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
Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But there was a definite hostage-video vibe to her appearances during the presidential campaign, giving students of body language a speculative field day.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Good guys dress in red, not like Alex from Clockwork Orange (there’s a definite nod to that with Fisk in his white suspenders, blood splattered white dress shirt after the shooting).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But there was a definite hostage-video vibe to her appearances during the presidential campaign, giving students of body language a speculative field day.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Good guys dress in red, not like Alex from Clockwork Orange (there’s a definite nod to that with Fisk in his white suspenders, blood splattered white dress shirt after the shooting).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for definite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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The doughnut chain has announced a new Craving Cheesecake Collection of doughnuts, sold individually and by the dozen, available for a limited time starting April 22.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fewer Chinese young people will likely be studying in the West, and the already small number of Westerners who do so in China will remain limited.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Norris steps out of the aisle and appears to direct two other men in, though no explicit order could be heard.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for an explicit verbal exchange with a Los Angeles Lakers fan during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And the week-long party that had been taking place in Green Bay turned into absolute bedlam.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Limit contractors' access rights to a finite period, like three months.—
Benoit Grangé,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Until there are some honest conversations and leadership at all levels of government in Colorado about the limits to growth that are tied to finite water resources, the conversations about saving the Colorado River and other water sources are just for show.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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While that’s a definitive move, there are also questions about a different Republican House member: Could Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) try to challenge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)?—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Speaking on his arrival in London with the foreign and defence ministers, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said the talks would focus on ways to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step to peace.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Becky Conner (Goranson) learned the true meaning of unconditional love after becoming a mom.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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As things stand, that is certainly up in the air, especially with him set to he a restricted free agent after the season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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If the recipient isn’t a Gmail user, however, they are presented with an invite to view the email within a restricted version of Gmail, using a Google Workspace guest account.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Though, when looking at specific issues, that confidence drops further.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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