1
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
a secretary of defense who was fond of issuing harshly worded imperatives
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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement
although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face
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Recent Examples of imperatives
For minerals that are needed for the green transition or for defense purposes such as rare earth metals, as well as Arctic environmental security imperatives, the United States can learn from our legacy of cooperation with Denmark.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Across Europe, defense production is constrained by industrial capacity, the slow pace of finalizing contracts, and competing budgetary imperatives.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
The Wellness Revolution Health and wellness are not just personal priorities but societal imperatives.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But, thinking over the course of the next year, opportunities—if not imperatives—remain for businesses to continue plowing ahead with efforts to address climate change.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Protecting the freedom of researchers, addressing systemic disparities, and building public trust in science are not just goals but imperatives for shaping a resilient and inclusive future.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
This article outline five imperatives towards this end.
—Martin Reeves,
mihnea Moldoveanu,
adam Job, Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Three critical imperatives define the new face of middle management.
—Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Shameless, just-in-time-for-holiday-shopping product placement is shoved in, from Mattel (Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots, Hot Wheels) and Hasbro (Monopoly), only alluding more to the capitalist imperatives that drove the project in the first place.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Across Europe, defense production is constrained by industrial capacity, the slow pace of finalizing contracts, and competing budgetary imperatives.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
The Wellness Revolution Health and wellness are not just personal priorities but societal imperatives.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But, thinking over the course of the next year, opportunities—if not imperatives—remain for businesses to continue plowing ahead with efforts to address climate change.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Protecting the freedom of researchers, addressing systemic disparities, and building public trust in science are not just goals but imperatives for shaping a resilient and inclusive future.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
This article outline five imperatives towards this end.
—Martin Reeves,
mihnea Moldoveanu,
adam Job, Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Three critical imperatives define the new face of middle management.
—Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Shameless, just-in-time-for-holiday-shopping product placement is shoved in, from Mattel (Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots, Hot Wheels) and Hasbro (Monopoly), only alluding more to the capitalist imperatives that drove the project in the first place.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperatives
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When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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The budding generative AI determined that my wanting to get instructions on making a dangerous chemical was a safety violation, based on the safety spec sheet.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Padres reportedly needed a $50 million loan in 2023 just to meet payroll obligations.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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More important, strict directives prioritize box-checking over holistic growth.Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Provide context for decisions to empower your team with understanding, not just directives.Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of her hosting duties, the stand-up comedian made her mark in a gold silk satin Prabal Gurung column gown featuring an overskirt and rosette detail at the hip.Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Imperatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperatives. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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