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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
Differentiation centers on categorical comparisons, where distinctiveness, on the other hand, majors in being memorable and recognizable, regardless of the category.
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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
That would effectively give geothermal some parity with oil and gas, which already gets similar categorical exclusions.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
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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
That would effectively give geothermal some parity with oil and gas, which already gets similar categorical exclusions.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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Ultimately, though, this is an out-of-favour player arriving on loan for five months, so there is a definite ceiling to the excitement.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This one looks like a definite must-see for families.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Futures pricing reacted to the strong jobs report by slashing the expectations for total Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 from two to just one 25 (0.25%) basis point cut.Bill Stone, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The victim complied for a total loss of about $42,000.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Each piece carries a story of love, permanence, and the profound truths of life, woven into the elegance of gold and diamonds.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Torres plays those scenes with profound understatement, the most harrowing in the film.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Still, incorporating advanced technology isn’t always simple.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Another thorough review of the film is planned for early this week.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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He’s been thorough and I’ve been told by folks in the know that getting finances in line to make moves he’s wanted to complete has not been an issue for him.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Judge Andy Porter denied the suppression motion, and the jury viewed and listened to the complete interview, in which Nixon-Clark admitted firing the Kriss Vector rifle once outside the house.Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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In stark contrast to shipments, unfilled orders and inventories have been persistently weak, which was also true in December.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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This was in stark contrast to Obama’s unwillingness to respond after Assad had used chemical weapons in 2013.Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The sheer scale of the Los Angeles fires and the prominence of the location have delivered an unprecedented amount of eyeballs to the young platform.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the sheer scale of what melodic techno DJ, producer, visual artist and visionary Anyma has created at Sphere Las Vegas is something to be experienced first hand.Danny Klein, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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