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also categoric
as in unconditional
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
My own victories over gout are less categorical.
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Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
At least on the surface, there seems to be a categorical difference between descriptions of the material and descriptions of the mind.
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Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
The bylaws contain categorical exclusions that prevent discretion in certain circumstances while allowing loopholes to be exploited in others.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Jackson is categorical in his own defense.
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Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for categorical
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
At least on the surface, there seems to be a categorical difference between descriptions of the material and descriptions of the mind.
—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
The bylaws contain categorical exclusions that prevent discretion in certain circumstances while allowing loopholes to be exploited in others.
—
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Jackson is categorical in his own defense.
—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for categorical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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This is them on their absolute best behavior.
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Sučić scored in the 31st minute for Croatia on an absolute rocket from outside the box for his second career international goal.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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There are definite similarities to previous summer transfer sagas involving Barcelona which have dominated headlines before or during big international tournaments.
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The Landry family bid viewers farewell on Sunday night, with the season 4 finale of The Way Home serving as the definite conclusion to Hallmark's multigenerational, century spanning drama.
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During Thursday's World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium between Ecuador and Germany, the total tournament record was surpassed at 3,587,539 fans, FIFA said.
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According to the International Energy Agency, total ownership of air conditioning units in Europe stands at around 20%.
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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