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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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as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the conclusiveness of DNA testing in paternity suits
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Recent Examples of conclusive
Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
In court, the case against Barrientos-Quintana that Hennepin County prosecutors presented built on the clean, conclusive narrative of the episode.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
The samples do not contain conclusive signs that the compounds were created by life.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
However, data was not conclusive and the sub-committee recommended further research of this hypothesis.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
In court, the case against Barrientos-Quintana that Hennepin County prosecutors presented built on the clean, conclusive narrative of the episode.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
The samples do not contain conclusive signs that the compounds were created by life.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
Adjective
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Misch’s lawyer has previously argued that there’s no definitive proof Michaela actually died.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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After a convincing defeat to a team looking to get back to the Cup Final, the question is, how close is Vegas’ championship window to closing?—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Drucker is able to conjure a frosty authority that is entirely convincing, while simultaneously hinting at vulnerabilities that nobody within the narrative is allowed to see.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Today's ruling is another clear and decisive victory that will ensure the lives of countless unborn children remain protected and that South Carolina continues to lead the charge in defending the sanctity of life.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Charlotte’s victory in the series-deciding finale improved its record to 3-4 all time in its modern history (since 1994) and was the second in three season; Charlotte won the decisive third game of a best-of-three series in 2023 over Lehigh Valley.—
Richard Walker,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The underlying rationale for sending people has to be compelling enough to justify the risk to lives and the cost of the missions.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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Densmore was a jazz drummer, Manzarek was steeped in Chicago blues, Morrison was a poet with a compelling set of pipes, and Krieger was a flamenco guitarist.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The rapper’s attorneys questioned the validity of the search warrants that police obtained to round up the evidence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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When an article is submitted to a journal, most medical journals utilize double-blinded peer review, meaning the article is sent out typically to two to four medical experts to assess the validity of the manuscript and if publication is warranted.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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She will be joined by special guests Girl In Red and The Last Dinner Party, who were confirmed for the gig last November.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won April 26, when a Kentucky player hit the $167 million grand prize, lottery officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Seven of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail through a hole in a wall behind a toilet remained on the run May 17, as authorities in Louisiana continued a massive manhunt and wondered if the men had had inside help.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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In September of last year, Japanese authorities began searching in a different area after Wu-Murad’s backpack and a single shoe were discovered near a stream in Totsukawa village.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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