catholic

adjective

ˈkath-lik How to pronounce catholic (audio)
Definition of catholicnext
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose a museum director with catholic tastes in art

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  1. unlimited
  2. general
  3. unrestricted
Adjective
  • Plans run from accident-only up to its unlimited Ultimate tier, and accident-and-illness coverage includes alternative therapies, dental illness and hereditary conditions.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • When the 2025 House settlement limited rosters to 105 players instead of effectively unlimited, coaches were less willing to go all out in practice and risk injuries.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • The amendment would’ve increased the fund’s cap to 25% of general revenue collections.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • If the bond passes, Walsh said money in the district’s general fund can be used for teacher raises.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • This mandated that at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue be allocated to incarceration alternatives.
    — Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Alexander Goldberg, a district spokesperson, said Measure M is not intended to redirect existing unrestricted general fund money that SCUSD spends on special education.
    — Chaewon Chung October 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unrestricted
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“Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catholic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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