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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
No ‘categorical right’ The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that the PBA stretched Marsy’s Law too far.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
This is a logical fallacy—specifically, a misinterpretation of categorical logic.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That decision bore rotten fruit when the Oscars similarly used Gascon to break its own categorical norms.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
The first executive order calls for considering new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, potentially allowing more logging projects to bypass thorough environmental reviews.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
This is a logical fallacy—specifically, a misinterpretation of categorical logic.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That decision bore rotten fruit when the Oscars similarly used Gascon to break its own categorical norms.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
The first executive order calls for considering new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, potentially allowing more logging projects to bypass thorough environmental reviews.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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Albie is a definite contrast from Arthur Pym, one of the most heinous men Hamill’s ever played in his career.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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She’s Got No Name marks a definite shift in tone and mood for the 40-year veteran who has never been afraid of jumping genres, from the romance of Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996) to the action of The Warlords (2007) and on to the comedy of American Dreams in China (2013).—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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In-house now outpaces Big Law as a percentage of total legal spend, a reflection of corporate buyers’ search for alternatives to the legacy firm model.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In total, federal authorities allege Reis and four co-conspirators applied for a license for more than 1,000 people, including more than 600 who were able to fraudulently get a license through the scheme.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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During summer break, continuing that practice can have a profound impact on reading efficiency for students, preventing some of the reading loss that happens during summer break.—
Jerald McNair,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The main location held profound personal significance for Chan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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The simplest way to achieve your goal may be a version of the truth that’s not the whole truth.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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For leaders, the takeaway is simple: let chaos strip the fluff away.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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That means conducting a thorough review of your business finances, including cash inflows and outflows.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Air supremacy is the most complete form of aerial dominance a military can achieve.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Platforms like LiveRamp's Data Marketplace allow retailers to license their first-party audiences to programmatic buyers without building a complete DSP/SSP stack.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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So while Oyun-Erdene’s demise was likely rooted in factional bickering rather than a nefarious power grab, the debacle contains a stark warning that Mongolia’s political class needs to start pulling in the same direction for cherished freedoms to be secured.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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That’s a stark contrast from what started unfolding last week, when Trump’s administration sent ICE agents to Los Angeles and federalized the state’s National Guard without request by the state’s governor, which last happened in the United States in the 1960s.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Nevertheless, the analysts flagged the sheer volume and tone of the content as a genuine officer safety concern.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
13 June 2025
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The difference, however, was in the sheer volume of players who left on a temporary basis.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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