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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
While the evidence is not yet conclusive, what is clear is that appeasement has yielded little protection against Europe’s own illiberal drift.
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Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
The groups note that standardized test scores alone should not be conclusive.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025
Against the idea that modern incarceration is a wholly novel phenomenon, the evidence from antiquity proves to be both abundant and conclusive.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
Some of the early results are expected to be announced within minutes of the polls closing, with a more conclusive result expected by the end of the evening.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
The groups note that standardized test scores alone should not be conclusive.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025
Against the idea that modern incarceration is a wholly novel phenomenon, the evidence from antiquity proves to be both abundant and conclusive.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
Some of the early results are expected to be announced within minutes of the polls closing, with a more conclusive result expected by the end of the evening.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
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The testing process is built for speed and discretion, delivering a definitive answer in approximately two minutes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Without any definitive answers just yet, there's been lots of speculation in the local press, including questions about whether the couple were murdered or died by suicide.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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In the face of it all, their promises of kickstarting a technological revolution that could one day be immensely profitable remain convincing enough for investors to prop up sky-high valuations — at least for now.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their 3-year-old has a very convincing reason.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Dahlin was decisive with his shot, which helped a slumping power play get on the board twice.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Woodbridge coach Steven Scoggin didn’t look at the end as the decisive moment.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Their work, published in Nano-Micro Letters, presents a compelling strategy for bridging laboratory materials innovation and real-world battery deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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While Constantine died before the filming of 2023’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the plot of the movie paid tribute to the actor, revolving around a family trip to Greece intended to honor his character’s last wish.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also at tight end, Jackson Verdugo, who had a strong freshman season, is due back, and FIU signed incoming freshmen Davis Brown and Ayden Passley.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Nicole says Hannah did get better and stronger — strong enough that Hannah's neurologist told her the whole story.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The report does make clear that neither of the plane's two other engines were on fire before the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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But go ahead and clear space around early-blooming plants like crocus, grape hyacinth, Helleborus, winter-hardy ferns, and spring ephemerals.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Between 1995 and 2010, CCM and its presidential candidates could win determinative vote shares while minimizing costly repression and fraud.—
Yonatan Morse,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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But, ultimately, the president would not play a determinative role in interest rate decisions.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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