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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
Although the pills were never sent to the state crime lab for conclusive testing, the defense seemed to suggest more should have been done to see if Sade's murder was really connected to those drugs.
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Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
There is no conclusive evidence regarding whether there is life on other planets.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Could Lessen Fatigue During Long, Taxing Workouts Though the evidence isn’t conclusive, amino acid supplements—particularly BCAAs—may help reduce fatigue during long or intense workouts, Hernandez said.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Winter and Lindley said the results, however, are not conclusive.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
There is no conclusive evidence regarding whether there is life on other planets.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Could Lessen Fatigue During Long, Taxing Workouts Though the evidence isn’t conclusive, amino acid supplements—particularly BCAAs—may help reduce fatigue during long or intense workouts, Hernandez said.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Winter and Lindley said the results, however, are not conclusive.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
Adjective
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The Herbert-Tagovailoa discourse had reached an all-time high yet for at least one day, Phins fans had definitive proof that their front office has made the right decision.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Officials didn’t give definitive reasons for what led to the decrease in drug overdoses during a press conference on March 10.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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So to a Pentagon person, is that convincing?—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Recovering from a 2-0 deficit at home to West Ham to win 3-2 had been a good example in the Premier League too, but securing such a convincing win after going behind inside two minutes at Aston Villa makes this Rosenior’s best Premier League win to date.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ellison faces no similar issues and has strong incentive to be decisive.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Machado portrayed the episode as a decisive turning point in Venezuela’s long political crisis.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Farther north, Saratoga Springs is an equally compelling stop.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Liu, 20, in capturing the gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games last month became the first American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in nearly a quarter-century.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The rates were similar in the private sector, where 41% reported using AI late last year, including a quarter who reported using it frequently.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo has shown no interest in military involvement, but some experts believe the conflict could bolster Takaichi's push for a stronger military and expanded weapons sales.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The WhatsApp logs show Carvajal deleted a total 14 messages sent by other participants in the chat and 42 of his own messages before the Herald obtained the logs, so the full extent of his participation is not clear.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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