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as in definitive
being the most accurate and apparently thorough
this book is considered the most authoritative source on that subject
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
after a couple of authoritative critics panned the movie, the other reviewers rushed to say how awful it was
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as in authoritarian
fond of ordering people around
she's very authoritative for someone who doesn't actually outrank us
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Recent Examples of authoritative
These thought leaders are seen not just as market participants but as authoritative voices that shape industry trends.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The authoritative analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo from TFI Securities, has also indicated these are the dimensions.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The extreme heat in large parts of the world during 2024 contributed significantly to a jump in global energy demand, an authoritative new report says.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
These standards seemed authoritative in part because of their vaunted universality.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The authoritative analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo from TFI Securities, has also indicated these are the dimensions.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The extreme heat in large parts of the world during 2024 contributed significantly to a jump in global energy demand, an authoritative new report says.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
These standards seemed authoritative in part because of their vaunted universality.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authoritative
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Written by Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez in 1971, the song gained even greater prominence when Fernández recorded his definitive version two years later.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beyond artists like Catlett and Biggers – who have earned renown as influential masters, but not the art market compensation of their white peers – The Bronx Museum shines a spotlight on emerging artists whose work challenges cultural and social norms and whisks viewers out of their comfort zones.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two influential New York City labor unions that backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021 switched their support on Monday to former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, reflecting his growing dominance as the race for mayor accelerates.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The obvious split between a democratic Taiwan and an authoritarian China is an uncontestable reality and is part of the international consensus.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office just a few weeks ago, President Trump has rapidly depleted the reservoir of America’s soft power with an authoritarian bent and astonishing speed.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The cancellations span genres and geographies — from indie singer-songwriters to renowned classical performers — many of whom had already secured the necessary paperwork before ultimately backing out.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kronos Quartet Over more than five decades, musicians in this venerable contemporary classical group have paid homage to Sun Ra and incorporated space sounds recorded by NASA into their music.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps most frustrating to Mainers: the domineering influence of Boston in the state’s government.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ava Daniels is a young comedy writer who is unable to find work due to an insensitive tweet and her reputation for being self-centered and arrogant.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the villains, of course, exuding every nastily relatable emotion; the stepmothers and sorceresses are vain, arrogant, dismissive, lonely, rude, and outrageous.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The European Union is so far the only jurisdiction globally to drive forward comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence with its AI Act.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Authoritative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authoritative. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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