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Recent Examples of categorically
In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
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Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The public opposition to Moscow’s demands on territorial concessions have not budged either, with a majority of Ukrainians continuing to categorically reject territorial concessions.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The law firm representing the plaintiffs categorically denies any wrongdoing.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The physical damage, while alarming in its symbolism, is of a categorically different order from what has broken—and failed to break—great cities before.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
For Dungarpur, the program is categorically different from the film societies and clubs that have historically been independent cinema’s only theatrical outlet in India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
During Sunday's interview, Conejo Arias categorically rejected the accusation.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
That doesn’t categorically rule out Denver landing a game as a visiting team, but typically teams are at least aware of the possibility by this point a little more than a month before the schedule is released.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The hidden cost of the same decisions applied to autonomous AI is categorically different, and most organizations are not yet measuring it.
—Ariel Zamir, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The public opposition to Moscow’s demands on territorial concessions have not budged either, with a majority of Ukrainians continuing to categorically reject territorial concessions.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The law firm representing the plaintiffs categorically denies any wrongdoing.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The physical damage, while alarming in its symbolism, is of a categorically different order from what has broken—and failed to break—great cities before.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
For Dungarpur, the program is categorically different from the film societies and clubs that have historically been independent cinema’s only theatrical outlet in India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
During Sunday's interview, Conejo Arias categorically rejected the accusation.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
That doesn’t categorically rule out Denver landing a game as a visiting team, but typically teams are at least aware of the possibility by this point a little more than a month before the schedule is released.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The hidden cost of the same decisions applied to autonomous AI is categorically different, and most organizations are not yet measuring it.
—Ariel Zamir, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
Adverb
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The idea of losing my left breast absolutely undid me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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There’s absolutely no justification for not counting those assists.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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All driven by social media, of course, even though Joe himself wouldn’t dream of carrying a cell phone.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
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For three consecutive innings, El Camino Real couldn’t get anyone to come through with a clutch hit even though a runner was on third base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Scaling beyond the company’s initial environment is not a continuation of growth but an entirely different discipline.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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One of the biggest culprits has been slowing job growth, which has become downright anemic in the past year or so.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Sandy was not neutral, but downright unpleasant and adversely affected my medical visit.—
Risa Jampel,
STAT,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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And Jude isn’t above including a mocking slow-motion shot of a spoiled French boy totally whiffing a soccer kick.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Not totally sure if that mysterious stain or smell is cat urine?—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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And Thursday night’s performance, while not wholly irrelevant, was just another television rerun broadcast to a less-than-mass audience.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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However it was intended, what Farhadi has brilliantly cooked up ultimately feels wholly original and deliciously crafted on every level.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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“Categorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorically. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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