1
as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages
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2
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening
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3
as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
the house is a definite bargain by today's standards
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Recent Examples of definite
While not yet definite, the stable release is anticipated in June 2026.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
There’s a definite through line.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The win had a definite lunch pail quality to it.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
There’s a definite through line.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The win had a definite lunch pail quality to it.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
Adjective
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And while the state has seen strong GDP growth in recent months, business groups still worry that this economic success could be stifled by limited job growth and economic uncertainty in the wake of federal policy changes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The last episode of the show saw Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard, in another explicit scene, this time featuring a yellow python.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
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Some groups, especially ones that skewed younger or more explicit in their content, declined to share details on the record.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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There are alternative routes for vessels if Malacca is blocked, meaning a closure could prove more of an inconvenience than an absolute barrier to trade.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The Sabich case became an absolute sensation in the media, not just in America but also globally, and Longet was internationally labeled Aspen’s femme fatale.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Assuming finite capital, the game cannot continue indefinitely.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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To him, volatile fuel prices and the finite nature of resources like oil point to an eventual change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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With Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there is not even a definitive historical consensus on where those boys died.—
Charley Crockett,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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While the benefit had largely been unconditional until now, users in some regions must now link a phone number to unlock the full storage capacity.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Never judging me and always giving pure, loyal, and unconditional love.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Investigators say Mott climbed over an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire before entering the restricted airfield.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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And speaking of restricted free agency, the obvious winner for most regrettable decision one year later was choosing Christian Braun’s extension over Peyton Watson’s.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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The odds usually appeared alone, without referencing any specific sportsbook, but, periodically, text appeared in the ticker saying they were provided by DraftKings.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Police have not released a specific motive for the shooting the suspect's name.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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