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
There is, to United’s dismay, a definite trend of players breaking out of Old Trafford and finding a new lease of life.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Between this constant travel, Rachel’s employment instability, and a number of financial hardships and health issues, the couple was feeling definite strain.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
While spending $1 million on a home in 2016 would get buyers a definite luxury status, the bar has risen so much that, to achieve the same stature, buyers now need to spend $300,000 more, according to .
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The coach has been approached as well as the school on this and there is still no definite answers on when the girls' things will arrive.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Between this constant travel, Rachel’s employment instability, and a number of financial hardships and health issues, the couple was feeling definite strain.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
While spending $1 million on a home in 2016 would get buyers a definite luxury status, the bar has risen so much that, to achieve the same stature, buyers now need to spend $300,000 more, according to .
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The coach has been approached as well as the school on this and there is still no definite answers on when the girls' things will arrive.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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Until recently, however, this critical industrial software field in China had been dominated by Western companies, leaving local firms with limited room to maneuver.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Camille Rowe reunited with Reformation for the brand’s latest collaboration with the French model and actress, introducing a new, limited-edition collection of feminine styles and sensual separates.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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This represents a more explicit approach than the February policy change, which allowed erotica in certain contexts but lacked age-gating infrastructure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Oct. 2025
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While a reference to Democrats alone likely doesn't constitute a violation of the law, the explicit blaming of their party for the shutdown may, said Michael Fallings, a partner at Tully Rinckey, an employment law firm.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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But as this story makes clear, absolute immunity has bred a culture of impunity that leaves them above the very law they’re meant to enforce.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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With the surrealist qualities similar to Rene Magritte and the use of light that evokes a certain stillness associated with Edward Hopper, Smith’s technical practice was a quest for absolute perfection, his wife said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Because the only path forward — for Israelis, Palestinians, and all of us watching — is to remember that empathy is not a finite resource.—
Dafna Michaelson Jenet,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Today, Facebook competes with platforms like Twitch and Reddit for the same finite base.—
Roman Axelrod,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is no deadline or definitive timetable set for completion of the strategic alternatives review process.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Appearing Wednesday evening on NewsNation, Homan was more definitive.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Under the new rules set to take effect later this year, five rare-earth elements were added to China’s existing list of seven other highly restricted rare-earth exports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ochoa, 40, was placed in a restricted housing unit while the case is under investigation, officials said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Forgery is also about persuasion, and certain forgeries have specific attributes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, they’re built for narrower, specialized tasks—and often shine in specific use cases.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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