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Recent Examples of determinacy
There are, after all, other ways to resolve under-determinacy without directly applying substantive moral principles.
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J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022
Those principles, along with historical analysis, will resolve a great deal of apparent under-determinacy.
—J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022
The iron determinacy of combustion; the vagaries of human capacity and choice.
—Longreads, 9 May 2017
J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022
Those principles, along with historical analysis, will resolve a great deal of apparent under-determinacy.
—J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022
The iron determinacy of combustion; the vagaries of human capacity and choice.
—Longreads, 9 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinacy
Noun
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The reports proved spurious, but Gordon still saw an emotional truth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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That’s the harsh truth no one tells you early enough.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Nintendo’s vibrant art style continues to shine at higher resolutions with the additional detail and fidelity.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The origins of the role actually have their roots in ancient Egypt, where a young boy would be enlisted to carry rings to a couple as a symbol of love, fidelity, and fertility.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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“Determinacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinacy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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