categorically

adverb

Definition of categoricallynext
as in absolutely

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
  1. absolutely
  2. even
  3. entirely
  4. downright
  5. totally
  6. wholly
Adverb
  • Given how early in its development the rule is, there is absolutely no guarantee that the concept will move beyond the ideas stage.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Microsoft has already offered Windows 365 for a few years; the kicker here is that there’s absolutely zero maintenance and zero management of this client, which is adminless, passwordless, cannot be turned off, stores no data and uses the cloud for literally everything.
    Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • Russia’s approach appeared to be sustainable—even in 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and adjusted its military presence in Syria accordingly.
    Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Deco doesn't want to move things around and be disruptive mid-season, with the amount of injuries and fixtures that could pile up meaning that even those squad members which aren't picking up many minutes at the moment could later prove important.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of even
Adverb
  • Pornhub’s brand reset—better transparency, stricter moderation and verification, creator-friendly—won’t entirely shift the conversation from where the company has fallen short.
    Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
  • We’re not entirely convinced about one of the calls.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, the House of Harlow founder has established a downright wholesome cottagecore-style home life for herself, raising a menagerie of pets, gardening, beekeeping, and harvesting eggs from her backyard chicken coop.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of downright
Adverb
  • Katie Holmes once again proved that bag ladies are totally stylish.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In four of the last five presidential elections (and five of the past seven), the electorate has not only turned out the party in power but exchanged the sitting president for someone almost totally opposite from his predecessor.
    Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • Fragrance is so evocative throughout the holiday season, so eucalyptus and pine are de rigueur in arrangements, from the wreath on the door to the garlands and even our eucalyptus candle making the holidays a wholly sensory delight.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike rival ‘90s revival X-Men ’97, though, this isn't a continuation but rather a wholly distinct take allowing for fresh interpretations of the iconic hero’s rogues’ gallery and allies—look out for drastically different takes on the Penguin and Harley Quinn in particular.
    Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of wholly
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