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as in apostolic
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as in authoritative
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Recent Examples of canonical
In this way, a seemingly canonical tale of triumphant escape from working-class life turns out not to be so canonical after all.
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James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Though Superman has had a few different canonical backstories in the comics, no mainstream origin had a Jor-El who sent his son to Earth for nefarious reasons.
—James Grebey, Time, 11 July 2025
There are references to works by canonical Afrikaans writers like Eugène Marais, Totius, and C.J. Langenhoven, each adding its own resonance.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
What if our canonical knowledge of this world — and the characters’ knowledge of it — were off?
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Though Superman has had a few different canonical backstories in the comics, no mainstream origin had a Jor-El who sent his son to Earth for nefarious reasons.
—James Grebey, Time, 11 July 2025
There are references to works by canonical Afrikaans writers like Eugène Marais, Totius, and C.J. Langenhoven, each adding its own resonance.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
What if our canonical knowledge of this world — and the characters’ knowledge of it — were off?
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonical
Adjective
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Echoing this sentiment of finding hope in La Virgen de la Puerta, Pope Francis, during his apostolic journey to Peru, crowned La Virgen de la Puerta and gave her the title of Mother of Mercy and Hope.—
Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Francis chose to live in the humble Santa Marta guest house, not the apostolic palace.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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As mild-mannered Clark Kent and his powerful alter ego, who'd regularly save his pals Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, Reeves brought likability, honesty and an authoritative streak to the role that changed his life. 1.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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When the late Pope Francis was elected, a dozen years ago, and famously declined the pomp and perquisites typically associated with the office, among his renunciations was the use of the papal summer residence—a seventeenth-century palazzo in Castel Gandolfo, about fifteen miles south of Rome.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Once selected, the successor will have the chance to accept the title, choose a papal name, and dress in papal attire, among other procedures.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Adobe trains its models exclusively on licensed content from Getty Images and indemnifies users of its AI tools from any copyright claims against their use of AI.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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So turn your attention to ensure that licensed drivers are safe drivers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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The chance to stargaze from the comfort of your bed, especially in a certified dark site, is truly an unparalleled experience.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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For the best results, and to stay injury-free, team up with a certified fitness professional.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Haller Suites & Restaurant offers a dining experience with panoramic views over the episcopal town.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Freddie Clayton The Fisherman’s Ring is a signet ring presented to a new pope at his inauguration, as a symbol of his episcopal authority and as the successor of St. Peter, the fisherman apostle and the first pope, who began his papacy around the year 30.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Even legitimate payment flows from emerging markets are frequently flagged for investigation under the guise of compliance, slowing their transfer.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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That decision prompted a Title IX lawsuit filed by five volleyball players and the team’s head coach, alleging the school was disguising a club activity as a legitimate varsity sport to artificially inflate its female participation numbers.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Previously, the job was mostly clerical, scheduling debates and keeping track of committee assignments.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Diocese of Gary Bishop Robert McClory issued restrictions, including removing priestly faculties, not celebrating mass or other sacraments publicly, and not wearing clerical attire or using his clerical title.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Canonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonical. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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