as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
Adverb
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For those desiring a sophisticated environment for a family or solo meal, Cafe 30A is absolutely delicious.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The symptoms of Crohn's disease can be debilitating and life-altering and can absolutely cause depression and isolation.—
Gaylyn Henderson, MPH,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Later, in the interview room, his coach, Sam Harris, was even more emotional, unable to speak at the beginning.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, physical limitations, a baby that is in absolute melt-down mode, or even a feeling of general and perhaps sudden unease at your surroundings (always go with your gut).—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Contributions are not tax deductible, but future earnings and growth are entirely free of tax.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Across the country, weigh stations currently enforce the United States’ standard 40-ton (or 80,000 pound) interstate highway weight limit, but such stations are located almost entirely between cities.—
Ydanis Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Irish fae were capricious, mischievous and sometimes downright mean.—
Randee Dawn,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Making the playoffs this season would be even more remarkable, unprecedented and downright miraculous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So far this spring, Sasaki has been totally dominant in his appearances.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trust us—both you and your kids will be totally spent after the party, no matter how much sleep everyone gets.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The strategy, while not wholly new for Johnson, comes as the Black and progressive bases that formed his road to victory in 2023 show early signs of eroding.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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That struck me as both a crying shame and wholly unsurprising.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Categorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorically. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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