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
Still, the second set also ranked as a definite triumph, as the tunes and graphics found great synergy during the two-hour stretch.
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Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
Outside of anecdotes, there hasn’t been a definite connection made between the string of attacks against Tesla vehicles and facilities and any potential loss of sales.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Your provider may order laboratory tests to make a definite diagnosis.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
The bottom line: There is still a strong push to regulate tech more strongly in D.C., and some definite throughlines from Biden to Trump on antitrust.
—Ashley Gold, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
Outside of anecdotes, there hasn’t been a definite connection made between the string of attacks against Tesla vehicles and facilities and any potential loss of sales.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Your provider may order laboratory tests to make a definite diagnosis.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
The bottom line: There is still a strong push to regulate tech more strongly in D.C., and some definite throughlines from Biden to Trump on antitrust.
—Ashley Gold, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
Adjective
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None other than Emma Corrin will take on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the six-part limited series, which actors including Jennifer Ehle and Keira Knightley have perfected in the past.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The streamer is also adapting John Steinbeck’s East of Eden as a limited series, with Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Hoon Lee leading the cast.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In his ruling this afternoon, Judge Wilson stipulated no photos or other explicit images from the couple’s respective autopsy will be disclosed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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But what Justice Barrett was asking specifically, is whether there is a history of de jure—meaning explicit, government sanctioned—discrimination against transgender people.—
Chase Strangio,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Donald Trump has made similarly absolute statements on taxation as did George H. W. Bush.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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With no clear signs of downside exhaustion in our indicators, either in absolute or relative terms, further weakness and underperformance appears likely for Japanese equities in the near term.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Salt works great for preserving soy sauce and pickles, but most people have a finite sodium consumption budget.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Human energy is finite and cyclical, yet many organizations expect peak performance through every single change initiative.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Technologies can provide a secure record of transactions and other methodologies offer definitive origin verification.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crevier will be a restricted free agent, so every minute of ice time counts.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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