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Recent Examples of categorically
That is simply categorically not the case.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The team implied — but didn’t state categorically — that the discussions centered on the team’s current tenancy at Soldier Field rather than possibilities for a new stadium in Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
But in August 2025, the transportation agency adopted a new policy categorically prohibiting surface art in existing installations and seeking removal of existing street art without exception, Rosner said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Moral reasoning is categorically different.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Any claim to the contrary is categorically false.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Applying intelligence means something categorically different.
—Rohit Kedia, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The public opposition to Moscow’s demands on territorial concessions have not budged either, with a majority of Ukrainians continuing to categorically reject territorial concessions.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The team implied — but didn’t state categorically — that the discussions centered on the team’s current tenancy at Soldier Field rather than possibilities for a new stadium in Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
But in August 2025, the transportation agency adopted a new policy categorically prohibiting surface art in existing installations and seeking removal of existing street art without exception, Rosner said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Moral reasoning is categorically different.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Any claim to the contrary is categorically false.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Applying intelligence means something categorically different.
—Rohit Kedia, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The public opposition to Moscow’s demands on territorial concessions have not budged either, with a majority of Ukrainians continuing to categorically reject territorial concessions.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
Adverb
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Kate O’Flynn plays the absolutely wonderful Patricia, who gets two of the season’s best episodes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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However, with this type of aging equipment, components can become increasingly prone to unexpected failure, even with regular maintenance.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The 1973 oil shock forced Japan, then almost entirely dependent on cheap Middle Eastern oil, to reinvent its industrial model, Tanaka argues.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The beaches of South Florida are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying piles of seaweed known as sargassum.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In Indiana, things were totally different.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The one place that did regenerate naturally, for reasons that remain wholly unclear to the cranes, was the DMZ.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Throughout the nation, then, is this anniversary one to which none can be wholly indifferent.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
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“Categorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorically. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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