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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
Its $8 million salary pool is one of its two largest categorical allocation of funds.
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Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The hosts also consider the surprising upsides to such categorical failures.
—The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Trump election case is tossed after special counsel Jack Smith requests dismissal citing 'categorical' DOJ policy
Could Trump be held liable for alleged pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally reject the 2020 election outcome?
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Enforcing categorical policies about evictions and criminal histories harms otherwise-qualified Black applicants, the lawsuits say.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The hosts also consider the surprising upsides to such categorical failures.
—The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Trump election case is tossed after special counsel Jack Smith requests dismissal citing 'categorical' DOJ policy
Could Trump be held liable for alleged pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally reject the 2020 election outcome?
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Enforcing categorical policies about evictions and criminal histories harms otherwise-qualified Black applicants, the lawsuits say.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for categorical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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Low-temperature whites were yellowish and warm, while high-temp whites had a definite blueish hue and were much more brilliant.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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There has been a definite shift in mentality; Newcastle are no longer intimidated by these quality teams — or their own history.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the total number of positions eliminated remains unclear as of Sunday afternoon, the firings appeared to focus on employees in the agency's centers for food, medical devices and tobacco products.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the eyes of many legal observers and those in the industry, the lawsuit, with a damages amount exceeding the value of Paramount Global as well as the total amount spent in the 2024 election, is frivolous.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her lyric vocal writing contends with harsh reality, but her style is never far from profound rapture.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the face of profound global challenges—political polarization, environmental collapse, racial injustice, and widening economic inequality—these leaders have consistently delivered one unifying message: The future belongs to businesses that solve social problems, not contribute to them.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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After a thorough makeover and the construction of seven new hotel rooms, The Viewpoint reopened in 2023.—
Marquita K. Harris,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And the vibe is not complete without jazz or a nineties playlist.—
Akili King,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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The complete Shielding Suit, including jacket and pants, costs $5,290.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film is a sort of buddy comedy, which serves as a stark juxtaposition against the backdrop of dark family history and genocide.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The meetings last week marked the first direct high-level contact between the two sides since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion — and a stark shift in U.S. policy.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Catch up quick: In the mid-19th century, Crum — a chef at Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York — changed food history out of sheer frustration.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the sheer number of the reversals reflect an administration moving much faster than usual.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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