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Recent Examples of determinative
But as independents ourselves, the two of us can’t participate despite the fact that primaries are often more determinative of who gets elected than the November general election.
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Dr. Jessie Fields, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The United States can now present itself as a global energy provider, although location, logistics, and infrastructure are determinative factors.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Jessie Fields, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The United States can now present itself as a global energy provider, although location, logistics, and infrastructure are determinative factors.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinative
Adjective
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Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of litigation assignments from case initiation and answer, plus discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial and appeals.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Read More: Why Food Chemicals Are a Problem—And How to Reduce Your Exposure That’s not to say genes are entirely dispositive; having genes associated with the condition does not mean a child will inevitably develop it.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crucially, the data is indisputable.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the town's change is indisputable—and some of this change isn’t great, including environmental destruction and the displacement of residents—there are a handful of properties along Tulum’s famed beach road that still do tourism right.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Most determinate tomatoes will have produced the bulk of their fruit within a short window, often before summer ends.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Smaller tomato plants of the determinate type can add a splash of color while not overtaking the garden space.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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Despite the discouraging tendency these days to see everything through a political prism, the science itself is incontestable and apolitical: Climate change is caused by human activity, primarily the use fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Second, combining data from different IoT devices revealed incontestable details of Alex Murdaugh’s activities.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
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And yet there’s an unquestionable high-tech Zen verve to the space.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
2 Sep. 2025
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For decades, blue jeans have reigned as the unquestionable staple in wardrobes around the world.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That Kathy Bates won an Oscar for her performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery—and that the award remains the only Oscar any Stephen King adaptation has ever won—shows just how undeniable her performance was.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is one example—despite longstanding beliefs—of an irrefutable truth.—
Russell M. Nelson,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yet despite how normal these individuals may think their views on vulnerability are, the pain these ideologies can cause is still irrefutable.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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“Determinative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinative. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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