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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
Canada has said Sikhs have a right to peaceful protest and Trudeau has largely avoided categorical condemnation of Sikh separatism.
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Differentiation centers on categorical comparisons, where distinctiveness, on the other hand, majors in being memorable and recognizable, regardless of the category.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For example, data normalization, encoding categorical data and scaling features are the typical transformations data engineers perform.
—Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed Zubair, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Such reasoning often derives from depression rather than psychosis, though some clinicians are reluctant to draw a categorical distinction.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Differentiation centers on categorical comparisons, where distinctiveness, on the other hand, majors in being memorable and recognizable, regardless of the category.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For example, data normalization, encoding categorical data and scaling features are the typical transformations data engineers perform.
—Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed Zubair, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Such reasoning often derives from depression rather than psychosis, though some clinicians are reluctant to draw a categorical distinction.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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PostTrak exits are 4 1/2 stars with a 62% definite recommend for the turnout, which leaned 51% female and 63% over 45 turnout.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The injury is a definite setback, though, and this wasn’t a positive year for him before it.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2023, Johnson's offense finished No. 3 in the league in total yards (394.8) and No. 2 in passing yards (258.9), helping Detroit make a deep playoff run to the NFC Championship Game.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tapping the card shows more details with your movement score (called Movement Index) graphed over time and total tallies of active minutes and hours.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an important update to its rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the implications are profound.—
David Gasparyan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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James Kariuki, the United Kingdom’s deputy permanent representative to the U.N., said Haiti’s violence and political instability are having a profound effect on Haitians.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As long as a biopsy is done and it’s recognized early, there’s a very high chance of cure with very simple and minimally invasive procedures.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her voice is the center (a volcano, an oasis) and the music is simple, supportive and emotional.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cruz, who is chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has said that Congress will do a thorough review of the program early in 2025.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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After a thorough investigation with the assistance of the West Hartford Police Department, police named Preston as the suspect in the theft, and an arrest warrant application was submitted and approved by New Britain Superior Court, according to police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hezbollah, formerly Lebanon’s dominant political and military force, has suffered a stark reversal of fortunes since the 2023 attacks.—
Erika Solomon,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Schwab survey portrays a stark contrast between younger and older Americans over when, exactly, to pass on wealth to the next generation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Available in 20 shades, this reformulated take on the original Laura Mercier formula offers 16 hours of wear, with coverage that can be built up from sheer to light.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Predictably, much has been made of the sheer scale of Trump’s Day One array, but, as ever, the devil lies in the details.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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