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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
No Americans have had a conclusive positive test result.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 May 2026
There’s no real, good, conclusive evidence that says vibration plates can increase your bone density to any significant degree.
—Mellanie Perez, Health, 11 May 2026
The longer answer is that there are pages and pages of old FBI records, unresolved cases, eyewitness interviews, and the usual grainy, black-and-white images that show dots but nothing remotely conclusive about aliens, alien spaceships, or any alien technology.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
No definitive motive, supported by conclusive evidence, has been identified yet.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 May 2026
There’s no real, good, conclusive evidence that says vibration plates can increase your bone density to any significant degree.
—Mellanie Perez, Health, 11 May 2026
The longer answer is that there are pages and pages of old FBI records, unresolved cases, eyewitness interviews, and the usual grainy, black-and-white images that show dots but nothing remotely conclusive about aliens, alien spaceships, or any alien technology.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
No definitive motive, supported by conclusive evidence, has been identified yet.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
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Yet most shipping executives remain unwilling to send their cargo ships through the 21-mile channel until the United States and Iran strike a definitive peace agreement that includes the safe reopening of the strait.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The comments about the April-to-June quarter, which benefited from blockbuster sports events like the Kentucky Derby and the NBA playoffs, are more definitive than those offered by NBCU parent Comcast earlier this spring.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The commentary is loud and the theater is convincing.—
Rohit Kedia,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Limit how much personal information is online Data broker listings can expose your address, phone number, relatives and other details scammers use to build more convincing attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Pérez argues that intelligence penetration was decisive in Venezuela and believes similar efforts would almost certainly precede any Cuba operation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and members of the Republican establishment are now beginning to build bridges with Paxton in the wake of his decisive victory, Axios reports.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Dollar General & National Vision Holdings Both retailers remain extremely compelling, according to Bank of America.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Launched in Taiwan last month to the sound of drums and a traditional lion dance, the 21,000-ton civilian vessel connects the northern Taiwan port of Keelung with the island of Ishigaki, in southwestern Japan’s idyllic Okinawa prefecture.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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That last line, even seventy years later, even after the seeming complete commodification of all dissent under the reign of King Algorithm, still reads as shocking, as liberatory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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For dinner off the islet, the local fine dining scene is strong with options like Chef Duc’s Mango Rooms, and Mùa by Truc, which are all worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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There will also be a strong north to south longshore current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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What Schwartz made clear is that once Cleveland chose Monken, his own decision was already made.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 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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They’ve rarely been determinative in elections — El Paso County casts around 4% of the Democratic vote — but could matter in a close Senate race and in the Gonzales primary.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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