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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
President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn’t all that surprising.
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Colleen Long, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Its $8 million salary pool is one of its two largest categorical allocation of funds.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The hosts also consider the surprising upsides to such categorical failures.
—The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Trump election case is tossed after special counsel Jack Smith requests dismissal citing 'categorical' DOJ policy
Could Trump be held liable for alleged pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally reject the 2020 election outcome?
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Colleen Long, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Its $8 million salary pool is one of its two largest categorical allocation of funds.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The hosts also consider the surprising upsides to such categorical failures.
—The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Trump election case is tossed after special counsel Jack Smith requests dismissal citing 'categorical' DOJ policy
Could Trump be held liable for alleged pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally reject the 2020 election outcome?
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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Linebacker Nick Bolton, one of the top ILBs potentially available come Monday and a definite target for the Broncos, inked a three-year extension with Kansas City.—
Luca Evans,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Since the moon isn’t going quite through the center of the earth’s umbra during this eclipse but is closer to the upper edge of the shadow, the totally eclipsed moon will have a definite color gradient.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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In terms of total duels, Leicester have not fared much better.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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For 11 of those 30 billionaire art collectors, the two days of losses from the stock market lowered their total net worth by 3 percent or more.—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Here are ten profound revelations explored in Monstress that not only dovetail into many real-life societal issues that women contend with today, but whose challenges are confronted head-on with bravery, hope, and inspiration.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The interplay between fashion and architecture created a silent yet profound dialogue.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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No code is needed to get started, as a simple click below will activate this offer.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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From a legal perspective, law firms conduct thorough investigations and represent victims in their quest for compensation.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To learn more information on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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Map their complete journey to spot prediction points.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sky was a pretty pink and purple, a stark contrast to the death chamber's florescent lights, gray firing squad chair and block walls that reminded me of a 1970s doctor's office.—
Jeffrey Collins,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Given Meta’s size and public profile, the spotlight on the company is unique, but its experience is a stark lesson for companies repositioning themselves for a new political moment.—
Phil Singer,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The individual cores may not be as powerful as those on the Mac Studio with M4 Max, but the sheer number of CPU and GPU cores will deliver top performance in the most demanding applications.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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