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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
However, a three-judge panel selected by the executive committee for a legal assessment of the findings found that the investigation was not conclusive enough.
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
Lemongrass May Have Blood Pressure-Lowering Effects Though far from conclusive, there is scant evidence that lemongrass may exert beneficial effects on your blood pressure.
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Md Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2026
Data from Zillow was less conclusive, finding that only five out of the 10 cities saw a median rent increase by more than Los Angeles' 29%.
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Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
Lemongrass May Have Blood Pressure-Lowering Effects Though far from conclusive, there is scant evidence that lemongrass may exert beneficial effects on your blood pressure.
—
Md Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2026
Data from Zillow was less conclusive, finding that only five out of the 10 cities saw a median rent increase by more than Los Angeles' 29%.
—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
The jobs apocalypse is not yet here, but governments waiting for conclusive evidence of it will be acting too late.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
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There has been no definitive declaration about which direction this team will take.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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That means the messages can look cleaner, the websites can appear more convincing and the operation can move faster.
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Strong as a curly-haired blond is less convincing at first sight—but the fact that viewers are able to meticulously judge this portrayal speaks less to the film and more to the way in which Zuckerberg has penetrated the collective consciousness.
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Canada has a chance to take a decisive step toward the knockouts against unfancied Qatar, with all four teams in their group level on 1 point after the Qataris earned a surprise tie with Switzerland.
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Southgate missed the decisive penalty, in 1996, in a match against Germany.
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Canada’s tournament has offered a different, but equally compelling example of home-field advantage.
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This wasn’t the most compelling matchup at the beginning of the tournament, but chaos has tipped the scales in our favor.
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There are many general rules and tools people can use to help ensure their retirement savings last.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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There’s clear evidence that some of the links between larger climate patterns in the atmosphere are being altered by climate change, Trenberth said.
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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.
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Trump’s endorsement was helpful but not determinative.
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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