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Recent Examples of conclusively
Rigorous studies of American adolescents consistently and conclusively show that the black box warnings — which were dramatically amplified in advertisements and in news stories — resulted in dangerous declines in doctor visits and depression diagnosis by about a third.
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Stephen B. Soumerai, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Radiocarbon dates revealed that the settlement conclusively dates back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (3700-800 BCE), according to The Independent UK.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Toronto police said Thursday recent forensic testing and genetic genealogy conclusively identified Kenneth Smith, 72, of Windsor, Ontario, as the person who killed two women in the 1980s and a third woman in the 1990s.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
In reality, decades of rigorous research conducted in the United States and around the world have consistently and conclusively found no link between vaccines and autism.
—Inna Fishman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
However, it could not be conclusively matched, and officials noted that accelerants can completely burn off during a fire.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Now, a new analysis of Bennu samples has confidently, although not yet conclusively, identified tryptophan, increasing the tally of protein-building amino acids in the asteroid to 15 out of 20.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
While surgeons can’t conclusively say if Alloclae rivals your own fat, many are cautiously optimistic.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
Different cells in the body express different proteins, but in every case that expression occurs because of a specific gene, and that gene can be identified conclusively from the RNA associated with it.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Stephen B. Soumerai, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Radiocarbon dates revealed that the settlement conclusively dates back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (3700-800 BCE), according to The Independent UK.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Toronto police said Thursday recent forensic testing and genetic genealogy conclusively identified Kenneth Smith, 72, of Windsor, Ontario, as the person who killed two women in the 1980s and a third woman in the 1990s.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
In reality, decades of rigorous research conducted in the United States and around the world have consistently and conclusively found no link between vaccines and autism.
—Inna Fishman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
However, it could not be conclusively matched, and officials noted that accelerants can completely burn off during a fire.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Now, a new analysis of Bennu samples has confidently, although not yet conclusively, identified tryptophan, increasing the tally of protein-building amino acids in the asteroid to 15 out of 20.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
While surgeons can’t conclusively say if Alloclae rivals your own fat, many are cautiously optimistic.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
Different cells in the body express different proteins, but in every case that expression occurs because of a specific gene, and that gene can be identified conclusively from the RNA associated with it.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
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Tankaneo Double-Breasted Cropped Trench My number-one petite fashion hack is to buy cropped styles that’ll be full-length on my shorter frame, and this trench definitely delivers.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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That's definitely a skeleton crew, as the current nominal crew size for the ISS is seven.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Block said these cases could have far-reaching consequences on trans rights more broadly.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Asian defense stocks broadly climbed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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He is widely considered the greatest Olympian in history.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In modern cannabis varieties, the proportions of these cannabinoids vary widely and are largely determined by the activity of corresponding synthase enzymes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Compressed air is used extensively in industrial environments due to its versatility and efficiency.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Blaustein said Sausalito has extensively studied sea-level rise impacts and has a range of potential shoreline adaptation plans and infrastructure upgrades.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Carthen arrived on the red carpet on January 11 wearing emerald green Christian Siriano, which showed off every curve, and generally stopped all viewers right in their tracks.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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There aren’t many orchestra conductors in Charlotte generally.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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