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also categoric
as in definite
having no exceptions or restrictions
a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married
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Recent Examples of categorical
The first executive order calls for considering new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, potentially allowing more logging projects to bypass thorough environmental reviews.
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Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Next, expand categorical exclusions.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Expanding categorical exclusions would allow low-risk projects to bypass NEPA’s unnecessary analysis requirements.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
There will be those who view Arsenal’s decision not to enter the market before Monday night’s deadline as a categorical failure, but January (and in this case, the start of February) is never an easy time for clubs to go shopping, and buying for the sake of it is a mistake many teams fall into.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Next, expand categorical exclusions.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Expanding categorical exclusions would allow low-risk projects to bypass NEPA’s unnecessary analysis requirements.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
There will be those who view Arsenal’s decision not to enter the market before Monday night’s deadline as a categorical failure, but January (and in this case, the start of February) is never an easy time for clubs to go shopping, and buying for the sake of it is a mistake many teams fall into.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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But despite definite similarities between Bono and Peters’ vocal styles, the Alarm’s music was less anthemic and centered more around acoustic guitars.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Your ideal clients want someone who stands for something definite.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Last year, Canada exported $28 billion worth of cars to the U.S. − 94% of its total annual auto exports.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The goal of these exercises is to keep Pakistani armed forces in total preparedness for any potential military incursion from India, the source said.—
Habibullah Khan,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The letters range from the prosaic to the profound: recollections of childhood softball games, news about David’s retirement, updates on their aging mother’s declining health.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Often, the impact of a group of like-minded people is more profound, more lasting, and more important than that of an individual.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The application process includes a thorough review of your credit score, income level, employment history, and debt-to-income ratio.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the siblings of the deceased have also been unrelenting in demanding a thorough investigation into Tee'Andrick's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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These were used to generate complete genome sequences.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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This canopy comes complete with guy ropes, stakes, and weight bags for long days outside.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Falcons then made their deal with the Rams to select Tennessee outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. For the Rams, the mood at the end of the night was a stark contrast to last year.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rheinmetall has soared 150% thanks largely to the German parliament’s commitment in March to create a fund to spend more than $500 million on defense and infrastructure over 12 years, a stark departure from the nation’s longstanding frugal spending policies.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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And another lot of shoppers swear by the iconic Clinique Black Honey lipstick, which provides a sheer wash of natural pigment that can be built to a rich berry hue.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The sheer volume of potential solutions in the consideration set has caused a bit of AI paralysis.—
Tim Houlne,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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