1
as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages
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2
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening
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3
as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
the house is a definite bargain by today's standards
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Recent Examples of definite
For foodies, the global flavors are a definite draw.
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Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Another thing that makes Sirius stand out is its color: brilliant white but also shining with a definite tinge of blue.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Lenovo faithful will miss the signature red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard, and typing on the ThinkPad X9 is a definite downgrade from the usual ThinkPad.
—PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
But despite definite similarities between Bono and Peters’ vocal styles, the Alarm’s music was less anthemic and centered more around acoustic guitars.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Another thing that makes Sirius stand out is its color: brilliant white but also shining with a definite tinge of blue.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Lenovo faithful will miss the signature red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard, and typing on the ThinkPad X9 is a definite downgrade from the usual ThinkPad.
—PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
But despite definite similarities between Bono and Peters’ vocal styles, the Alarm’s music was less anthemic and centered more around acoustic guitars.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
Adjective
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There are about 10 speaking parts, limited locations, and a simple mystery that gets at the crux of how life under the corporation's thumb makes everyone—both humans and robots—vulnerable to harm.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Available for a limited time, Bojangles’ new Watermelon Sweet Tea blends the chain’s legendary iced tea—steeped the old-fashioned way, of course—with real watermelon juice to create a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Observers couldn’t quite tell what the explicit target was—American movies filmed overseas?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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That this exchange between Fatima and her mother stops short of being an explicit breakthrough is significant, an acknowledgement that the outcomes of situations like these are often imperfect.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The layers of fealty, love and the grinding terror of war are absolute perfection.—
Caitlin Starling,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The company’s long-term target is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2050, based on a 2022 baseline.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The finite player sweats this quarter’s margins; the infinite player engineers a legacy.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But hydroelectric dams are a finite and increasingly shaky power source.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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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Trump offered to mediate the conflict and renewed his call for an unconditional ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Then, in Kyiv, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK and Poland demanded an unconditional ceasefire for a month, and published a picture of the five countries’ leaders on the phone to President Trump.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Their frontcourt of 6-foot-4 Breanna Stewart (who made all eight of her shot attempts in the restricted area) and 6-6 Jonquel Jones remains a matchup nightmare, especially against teams with limited frontcourt depth.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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After not being tendered by Tennessee as a restricted free agent in March, Gibbens visited Foxborough.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Many of the criticisms were based on specific designs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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But more commonly it's used to refer to the specific specialized planes — currently Boeing 747-200B models — outfitted with state-of-the-art communications and defense systems, along with lots of other (often highly classified) features.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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