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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
Canada has said Sikhs have a right to peaceful protest and Trudeau has largely avoided categorical condemnation of Sikh separatism.
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Differentiation centers on categorical comparisons, where distinctiveness, on the other hand, majors in being memorable and recognizable, regardless of the category.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For example, data normalization, encoding categorical data and scaling features are the typical transformations data engineers perform.
—Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed Zubair, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Such reasoning often derives from depression rather than psychosis, though some clinicians are reluctant to draw a categorical distinction.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Differentiation centers on categorical comparisons, where distinctiveness, on the other hand, majors in being memorable and recognizable, regardless of the category.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For example, data normalization, encoding categorical data and scaling features are the typical transformations data engineers perform.
—Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed Zubair, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Such reasoning often derives from depression rather than psychosis, though some clinicians are reluctant to draw a categorical distinction.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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The injury is a definite setback, though, and this wasn’t a positive year for him before it.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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PostTrak exits are 4 1/2 stars with a 62% definite recommend for the turnout, which leaned 51% female and 63% over 45 turnout.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his first season calling plays for the Bucs, Coen helped Tampa Bay finish top-four in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards per game as the team won the NFC South and reached the playoffs with a 10-7 record.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Texans went from 12th to 22nd in total yards, 13th to 19th in points per game and the fewest giveaways in the league to 11th most from 2023 to 2024.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are already hints, though, that the changes can be profound and permanent.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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James Kariuki, the United Kingdom’s deputy permanent representative to the U.N., said Haiti’s violence and political instability are having a profound effect on Haitians.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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But despite the promise of seaweed farming, scaling up isn't simple.—
Heide Brandes,
thehustle.co,
24 Jan. 2025
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Organize your ideas with the timeless power of the triad—three points are simple, memorable, and impactful.—
Martin Gutmann,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hezbollah, formerly Lebanon’s dominant political and military force, has suffered a stark reversal of fortunes since the 2023 attacks.—
Erika Solomon,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Schwab survey portrays a stark contrast between younger and older Americans over when, exactly, to pass on wealth to the next generation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Predictably, much has been made of the sheer scale of Trump’s Day One array, but, as ever, the devil lies in the details.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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What struck immigrant advocates about the raids was the sheer thuggishness of the operation, which dovetailed neatly with the uncompromosing rhetoric about immigration sounded by Trump during his campaign and in his inaugural speech Monday.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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