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as in definitive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the archeological discovery was conclusive proof that the Vikings had indeed settled in North America around 1000 a.d.
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as in convincing
having the power to persuade
a conclusive argument for allowing the students to put on a play of their own choosing
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Recent Examples of conclusive
The jobs apocalypse is not yet here, but governments waiting for conclusive evidence of it will be acting too late.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
Here’s Why The Times poll showed that Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low of 37%, as a conclusive end to the deeply unpopular war with Iran continues to elude him.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 May 2026
This finale was written before the cancellation of Gen V, so a conclusive ending was not written for them, hence the future storylines this will set up.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
No Americans have had a conclusive positive test result.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 May 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
Here’s Why The Times poll showed that Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low of 37%, as a conclusive end to the deeply unpopular war with Iran continues to elude him.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 May 2026
This finale was written before the cancellation of Gen V, so a conclusive ending was not written for them, hence the future storylines this will set up.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
No Americans have had a conclusive positive test result.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
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The national battle over congressional control has officially arrived on New York’s doorstep, and the Empire State’s voters may have the definitive last word.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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No single measurement appeared to provide a definitive warning sign on its own.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The May 2026 review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found no convincing causal evidence that weight cycling itself permanently slows metabolism or causes long-term harm in people with obesity.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Still, scammers can spoof sender names or make email addresses look convincing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The difference between these behaviors is subtle but decisive.—
Mustafa Abdelmonem,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The new goal is to stay decisive, emotionally regulated, creative, and mentally quick in a world that seems to accelerate exponentially.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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For Malhiot, one of the exhibition’s most compelling objects is not a historic manuscript or performance instrument but a modern toy.—
J.M. Banks
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The top-line talent on Widow’s Bay also offer compelling cases for Emmys attention.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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Clark also played in her 13th game of the season, matching her total from last year during an injury-riddled campaign.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In last month’s local elections, which proved disastrous for Labour across the country, Reform UK won 24 of the 25 seats contested in the Wigan area.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The incentive is clear for Mexico, as the group winner will play the next two knockout rounds at Azteca Stadium, where El Tri has never lost a World Cup match.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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What’s clear is that each of my friends is watching a different movie about AI inside their head, telling themselves a different story and living in a different reality.—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
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For them, flexibility is often valued but not determinative; a return-to-office mandate may be an inconvenience rather than a constraint.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Trump’s endorsement was helpful but not determinative.—
Joe Garofoli,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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