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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
That decision bore rotten fruit when the Oscars similarly used Gascon to break its own categorical norms.
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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
But there’s another categorical change underway that few people are discussing, one that will reshape economies and workforces just as profoundly: demographics.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Expanding categorical exclusions would allow low-risk projects to bypass NEPA’s unnecessary analysis requirements.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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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
But there’s another categorical change underway that few people are discussing, one that will reshape economies and workforces just as profoundly: demographics.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Expanding categorical exclusions would allow low-risk projects to bypass NEPA’s unnecessary analysis requirements.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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But there are definite positives for Tsunoda to take before going to Bahrain next week.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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While some bags can go in the washer, the dryer is a definite no-go for bags unless they're made of 100% cotton.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Move your funds into firms that have a track record of positive long-term gains and out of firms with low long-term total returns.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Four total doughnuts comprise the collection, including the Hershey's Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut, the Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut, the Chocolate Buttercreme Doughnut and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Doughnut.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There was nothing more profound in the Padres clubhouse afterward than the usual disappointment that is present following dozens and dozens of losses in every team’s season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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It’s best experienced within the confines of Shannon’s film, even if that ultimately means many moments of profound discomfort.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While there, riders enter a recreation of the Ministry's iconic atrium, surrounded by offices and glistening green walls, and complete with a full-scale replica of the Fountain of Magical Brethren seen in the movies.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There's a private treatment room, complete with twin massage beds, a sauna and a steam room.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What the characters can or cannot do in response, and the catharsis they’re prevented from attaining, are both key parts of their story, and of life in the West Bank at large — a reality Nabulsi conveys in stark, realistic hues, despite her first-feature growing pains.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Although the hairstyle also featured her usual honey blonde color, the contemporary styling felt like a stark contrast to her more sophisticated Glinda looks.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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