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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
But there’s another categorical change underway that few people are discussing, one that will reshape economies and workforces just as profoundly: demographics.
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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
And the numbers are even lower in the many states passing categorical bans on sports participation for transgender athletes of all ages.
—Chase Strangio, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
The policy ordered by President Trump undermines that goal by mandating a categorical rule that overrides the discretion of prison officials.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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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
And the numbers are even lower in the many states passing categorical bans on sports participation for transgender athletes of all ages.
—Chase Strangio, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
The policy ordered by President Trump undermines that goal by mandating a categorical rule that overrides the discretion of prison officials.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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Your provider may order laboratory tests to make a definite diagnosis.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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In total, it's fixed more than 23 million rotten links on Wikipedia alone, according to the organization.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trace One also found that the total number of food recalls issued in the U.S. increased by 15 percent between 2020 and 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Noah Davis’s premature death in 2015, at just 32, deprived the world of a singular talent whose work combined technical mastery with a profound empathy for everyday life.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Stardust is at the forefront of an alternative path: One in which private companies drive the development, and perhaps deployment, of technologies that experts say could have profound consequences for the planet.—
Ramin Skibba,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pair them with a simple T-shirt to grab a coffee at a cafe.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jenner wore a gray and lightly checked car coat, a simple black knit sweater, straight leg blue jeans, and black ballet flats.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The shelter wrote on Facebook that the three animals received thorough veterinary checkups and treatments to address their minor health issues.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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That sometimes interferes with their ability to conduct a thorough audit, because in their mind the risks of UNAX outweigh the benefit to their examination.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, Severance also serves as a stark warning: organizations that fail to integrate personal identity into their leadership models risk creating rigid, siloed environments that stifle innovation and employee engagement.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The excellent debut project is a stark departure from the punk sounds of his past and instead taps into introspective, psychedelic rock in both English and Spanish.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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