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Recent Examples of categorically
That is simply categorically not the case.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The team implied — but didn’t state categorically — that the discussions centered on the team’s current tenancy at Soldier Field rather than possibilities for a new stadium in Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
But in August 2025, the transportation agency adopted a new policy categorically prohibiting surface art in existing installations and seeking removal of existing street art without exception, Rosner said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Moral reasoning is categorically different.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Any claim to the contrary is categorically false.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Applying intelligence means something categorically different.
—Rohit Kedia, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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.
—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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The team implied — but didn’t state categorically — that the discussions centered on the team’s current tenancy at Soldier Field rather than possibilities for a new stadium in Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
But in August 2025, the transportation agency adopted a new policy categorically prohibiting surface art in existing installations and seeking removal of existing street art without exception, Rosner said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Moral reasoning is categorically different.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Any claim to the contrary is categorically false.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Applying intelligence means something categorically different.
—Rohit Kedia, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
Adverb
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Marble is one of those countertop types that looks absolutely stunning in your kitchen, but can be a pain to maintain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Many of my friends fly for Delta and absolutely love it.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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And so the crowd applauded Robinson, even as he was awarded a flagrant foul, for his aggression.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Gabriel — Brazil/Arsenal Defenders are notoriously difficult to rank, and there are Arsenal fans who might argue Gabriel isn’t even the best centre-back in his own club side (more on William Saliba shortly).—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Two, any fears of Kansas City being unable to handle a World Cup are completely wrong.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Nearly every Giant who saw the field wore the cap, but three Giants inscribed a message on their hats, while one player avoided the Pride cap entirely.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The Jurassic Park screenwriter notes that aliens, both real and fictional, might exist entirely outside of the bounds of human comprehension.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The beaches of South Florida are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying piles of seaweed known as sargassum.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The hotel's exterior, at the base of Aspen Mountain (also called Ajax) is totally unassuming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The idea that prosperity causes monetary inflation is totally unsupported by real-world experiences.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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All this while presiding over the largest outbreak of measles in the US in more than two decades, which by June 2025 had killed three people in a wholly vaccine-preventable tragedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The wave of investment led by Google will be a chance to stitch a new neighborhood together, one not wholly dependent on office workers, said Ariella Gibson, a spokesperson for the Chicago Loop Alliance.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Categorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorically. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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