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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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
This season marked the definite return of color, bringing joy and lightness to the collections.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Having Estévez and other veterans around as a sounding board is a definite plus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
The video is generally crisp, though the limited frame rate (15 fps) is a definite weakness with moving subjects.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
There are definite reasons to question Rodgers' commitment to the Steelers.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Having Estévez and other veterans around as a sounding board is a definite plus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
The video is generally crisp, though the limited frame rate (15 fps) is a definite weakness with moving subjects.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
There are definite reasons to question Rodgers' commitment to the Steelers.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for definite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
Adjective
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Space inside is limited, and this will likely be a very popular spot at Magic Kingdom.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In moments of crisis or strategic recalibration, when explicit engagement may be too risky or politically untenable, conduct becomes the only available channel for credible signaling.—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Some Republicans want to move on punishing Vladimir Putin, with or without the president’s explicit backing.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Instead, all the chatter on that October 2005 morning was focused on the absolute madman chain-smoking and mainlining coffee to a degree never witnessed before.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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The issue is less the absolute number than the trajectory.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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With Republicans in solid control of state government, though contending with intraparty battles marked by differences that seem as much personal as ideological, the Texas Legislature will return to work Tuesday facing an ambitious to-do list but having only a finite amount of money to spend.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are finite resources available, and for every player who is moved, there is one fewer on the market.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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According to the biography, Paltrow advised her team during moments of controversy that the brand’s goal was to spark thought-provoking conversations, not to offer definitive answers.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The pilot program will provide unconditional cash payments of $600 per month for 18 months to hundreds of pregnant women in their first or second trimesters, as well as $750 per month to 21-year-olds who have spent time in the foster care system.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Ukraine demands an unconditional halt to fighting; Russia, on the other hand, refuses a ceasefire due its ability to press its current battlefield advantage and a benign stance from President Trump; although his position appears to have shifted somewhat against Russia recently.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Smith remains a restricted free agent, which allows the Heat to match outside offers in free agency to retain him.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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The restricted redemption of Money Market Funds by BNP Paribas (my previous employer) in 2007 foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The specific flowers, shrubs and trees that are seasonally planted in the garden have also changed over time, sometimes out of necessity.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek contacted Southwest Airlines for comment and specific pricing information via email on Friday outside of usual working hours.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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