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also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
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2
as in demonstrable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
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Recent Examples of empirical
Today our data may be unassailably empirical, but our emotions are very much apocalyptic.
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Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet many mysteries remain, and plenty of myths and pseudoscientific claims surrounding the brain are still out there — many based on either misunderstandings of the empirical data or the misleading promises of hucksters.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
Yet the empirical record shows that political violence remains concentrated within specific movements and networks rather than spread evenly across the ideological spectrum.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
There are no score sheets or empirical grading systems employed.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet many mysteries remain, and plenty of myths and pseudoscientific claims surrounding the brain are still out there — many based on either misunderstandings of the empirical data or the misleading promises of hucksters.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
Yet the empirical record shows that political violence remains concentrated within specific movements and networks rather than spread evenly across the ideological spectrum.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
There are no score sheets or empirical grading systems employed.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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Over the 80s, 90s, and 00s, those predictions were tested and confirmed, with inflation passing every observational test thus far.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Known for his sharp, observational humor and love of cats, Kaszas currently releases 20-40 minutes of new, original stand-up material on his YouTube channel weekly.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Nobel Committee, however, emphasized that its decisions are grounded in Alfred Nobel’s will and the demonstrable work of nominees.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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As employees of this company, we are increasingly galvanized to push back against the demonstrable hypocrisy of this statement.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That same day, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in Aquarius, reminding us to remain objective amidst the swirling intensity brought on by the sun’s journey through Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The role of the traditional dining critic is to present authentic, objective restaurant experiences to the public.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For shoppers, that means instant, verifiable proof of authenticity.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Eligible votes must be submitted using a verifiable email.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, her photos, documents and collages point to the extreme paucity of surviving evidence and the utter impossibility of a cohesive, factual narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Bower’s account, Halligan did not identify any factual inaccuracy in the report.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because, unlike the proverbial yelling of fire in a crowded movie theater, there is likely not a provable intent to incite an imminent and specific lawless action.—
Marc Levin,
Twin Cities,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fast forward to this week when President Donald Trump addressed world leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday and straight-up got provable facts wrong.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The museum also has an experimental concrete house designed by award-winning architect Dave Sellers that can be booked for stays.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The whole field was turning into an ideological battleground between proponents of experimental physics, which became known as Deutsche Physik, and theoretical physics, labeled Jüdische Physik.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Too many Republicans today seem to have a different idea, that bad behavior is excusable so long as the perpetrator is advancing their priorities.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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