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Recent Examples of conclusively
While screen technology that cuts blue light down to 1% is impressive compared with current technology, blue light in general isn’t conclusively bad for your health.
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PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
These candidates were possibly gravitational wave signals that looked promising but still needed more analysis to conclusively confirm.
—Bill Smith, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
The studies conclusively demonstrate that by 2030, creativity will emerge as the defining factor for career advancement, surpassing traditional technical skills in importance.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Building on his recent study of macaques, Miller’s goal is to conclusively identify a brain wave signature of unconsciousness in humans.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
In each case, doctors were unable to conclusively determine the cause of his illnesses.
—CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Unlike in the past, scientists today have massive data sets that allow them to more conclusively assess the rising risk of extreme events that will have major consequences for human welfare.
—Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2018
PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
These candidates were possibly gravitational wave signals that looked promising but still needed more analysis to conclusively confirm.
—Bill Smith, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
The studies conclusively demonstrate that by 2030, creativity will emerge as the defining factor for career advancement, surpassing traditional technical skills in importance.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Building on his recent study of macaques, Miller’s goal is to conclusively identify a brain wave signature of unconsciousness in humans.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
In each case, doctors were unable to conclusively determine the cause of his illnesses.
—CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Unlike in the past, scientists today have massive data sets that allow them to more conclusively assess the rising risk of extreme events that will have major consequences for human welfare.
—Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mike's definitely got his own thing, his own voice and everything.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Namba’s cooking is broadly French, fine-tuned with a distinctly Japanese attention to detail.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, blood biomarkers and digital tests of memory and thinking for Alzheimer's and other dementias are advanced and expected to be available clinically in the short-term.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In a matter of days, the Fed is widely expected to deliver its first rate cut in a year.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As for Young’s Chrome Hearts, the group launched late last year, released an album, Talkin to the Trees, in June, and have toured North America extensively this summer.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Everything changed on Tuesday, when Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, was extensively quoted by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun about the legend’s future.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Ortega kept her glam perfectly moody, with a low, messy bun, a deep plum lip, and whisper thin eyebrows.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prettygarden One-Shoulder Formal Maxi Dress If you’re headed to a wedding this fall, don’t miss this dress that’s perfectly compact-chic—and currently 45% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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More generally, the Nepalese public criticized the government’s measures disproportionate impact on ordinary users.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Cities would also generally be prevented from imposing height and density limits based on how close a development is near a transit stop.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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