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as in authoritative
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Recent Examples of canonical
From canonical classics to new musicals, and soaring spectacles to underground reinventions, here are 11 theater productions to check out in 2026.
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Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
But are these even real, canonical fates for these characters, or just what Mike wants for them?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
For once, a canonical movie is becoming a play, not a musical.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
The canonical Gospels, the accounts of Jesus’ life included in the Bible’s New Testament, make no mention of those animals welcoming the newborn.
—Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
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Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
But are these even real, canonical fates for these characters, or just what Mike wants for them?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
For once, a canonical movie is becoming a play, not a musical.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
The canonical Gospels, the accounts of Jesus’ life included in the Bible’s New Testament, make no mention of those animals welcoming the newborn.
—Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonical
Adjective
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Like his apostolic namesake, Thomas believes unquestioningly in the evidence of his senses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony will be presided over by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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My thinking ultimately derived from my response to Slate and NPR’s new Black film canon project, which was an authoritative list of 50 films.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Duah’s authoritative finish in the 68th minute stood as the largest goal of the two matches.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the consecration of bishops without papal consent is considered a grave threat to church unity and a cause of schism, since bishops can ordain new priests.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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March 13, 2013, when then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio broke with the church tradition of taking a name in honor of a papal predecessor.—
Vanessa Corcoran,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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When asked why the number of licensed medical practices in Van Nuys and at that address are so high, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health said that the department is committed to fighting fraud and unable to comment on pending investigation.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The response brought pushback from gun rights activists and the National Rifle Association because Pretti was a licensed owner.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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This year there was the addition of a new episcopal area for Burundi and Rwanda and the appointment of nine new bishops, a reversal of the trend among U.S. bishops.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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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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Nursing assistants typically complete certified nurse aide training, while home health and personal care aides often take short certification courses.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Hello Girls performed critical communications work near combat zones, but at the time, their service was dismissed as clerical.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The overpayment was the result of an obvious clerical error; the company sent an invoice for $50,578 and was mistakenly paid more than $5 million.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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This new note asked for 1 Bitcoin, equivalent to about $70,000, and cites a legitimate Bitcoin address.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Canonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonical. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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