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
Two days of talks between the U.S. and China concluded Tuesday without a definite agreement.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 July 2025
As for who should play Van Doren in a potential biopic, Mamie has a definite opinion: Sydney Sweeney.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
De Vito investigates this theory but doesn’t propose a definite thesis.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2025
But this union will fail if there's a lack of definite, enforceable standards.
—Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 July 2025
As for who should play Van Doren in a potential biopic, Mamie has a definite opinion: Sydney Sweeney.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
De Vito investigates this theory but doesn’t propose a definite thesis.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2025
But this union will fail if there's a lack of definite, enforceable standards.
—Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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The company launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin in June and aims to scale operations to half of U.S. population by the end of this year.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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While many Americans continue to face housing challenges—from affordability concerns to limited inventory and years of underbuilding—demand for homeownership remains strong.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The White House has so far been reluctant to make explicit promises, with Politico reporting that a top US official told transatlantic military leaders that Washington would play a minimal role in any European plan.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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What to know In the EU and U.S. joint statement posted by both the European Commission and the White House on Aug. 21, there is no explicit mention or protection of spirits, leaving these products unprotected from future trade war attacks from either entity.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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And our absolute best chance of overhearing a signal will come when two of those exoplanets transit at the same moment, putting us in just the right spot to catch stray radio waves.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Best Time To Shop At Costco Believe it or not, one hour before closing is the absolute quietest time of day at Costco in most cities.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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The technology generates personalized 3D models of a pregnant woman’s cervix and uterus, then applies finite element analysis to predict complications early.—
Igor Trunov,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Disagreements can and should remain on other matters, but the party should be able to agree to a finite number of congressional reforms and bills about which they can all be committed.—
Solomon D. Stevens,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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If all of this doesn’t fulfill your Born to Run 50 needs, Peter Ames Carlin — author of the definitive Springsteen biography Bruce — has just released Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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None of the coaches offered a definitive answer, but Brosmer attributes the skill — and it should be noted as such — to experience.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chris McGrath/Getty Images Just imagine if the Russian leader were to announce not only a commitment to peace but also an unconditional pledge to return the 20,000 Ukrainian children his forces have illegally abducted since the full-scale invasion of February 2022.—
Irwin Redlener,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Osborn sided with the remaining two factions, demanding immediate and unconditional emancipation and boycotting products from places that used slave labor.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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A lot of their lack of activity has been due to the fact that their situation with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga still has not been figured out.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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This year, the issue is the plight of the restricted free agent, whose originating team has the right to match any offer made to him by another team.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Against Fulham in February 2024, when Aston Villa played with Torres and another left-footer in Clement Lenglet, Unai Emery intelligently adjusted the system to foil Fulham’s press, including a specific goal-kick routine.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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