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as in definitive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the archeological discovery was conclusive proof that the Vikings had indeed settled in North America around 1000 a.d.
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as in convincing
having the power to persuade
a conclusive argument for allowing the students to put on a play of their own choosing
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Recent Examples of conclusive
Considerable research has found links between nicotine and cardiovascular disease, cancer and cognitive development in growing brains, but findings in humans are not completely conclusive.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
An official from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which is leading the Palisades fire investigation, said nothing is conclusive this early on.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Whisker Labs’ data, which does not provide conclusive evidence about how a wildfire began, could play a pivotal role in helping to determine the cause of the Eaton fire, which increasingly has focused on possible electrical failures on the transmission network in Eaton Canyon.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
No conclusive evidence has been found to back either theory—scientists have not identified one animal that might have infected humans first, and investigators have not found proof that one of the Wuhan labs was working on a virus that led to the pandemic.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
An official from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which is leading the Palisades fire investigation, said nothing is conclusive this early on.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Whisker Labs’ data, which does not provide conclusive evidence about how a wildfire began, could play a pivotal role in helping to determine the cause of the Eaton fire, which increasingly has focused on possible electrical failures on the transmission network in Eaton Canyon.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
No conclusive evidence has been found to back either theory—scientists have not identified one animal that might have infected humans first, and investigators have not found proof that one of the Wuhan labs was working on a virus that led to the pandemic.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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He's tried to get definitive answers from prison officials on what is happening next, but he's heard nothing.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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His book has the deft touch that can come only when the ego of the journalist ebbs into something far more substantial and convincing.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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The headphones have been designed to extract as much detail as possible from the music by separating the instruments into a convincing soundstage.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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There was a really individual and decisive creative community in Portland, in music and in the visual arts, in writing and in filmmaking.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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But with sustainable aviation fuels costing three to four times more than traditional jet fuel, Boom faces a decisive question: Can airlines make money selling supersonic tickets while burning premium fuel?—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Produced, directed, and written by Perry, Duplicity aims to continue his legacy of compelling storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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And that now is, by far, the most compelling part of the film.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Two dogs that mauled a 73-year-old woman in Idaho last year had cocaine in their systems, according to pathology reports obtained this week by the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Nonetheless, Dallas teammate and former Team USA guard Klay Thompson failed last year in his attempt to switch allegiances to the Bahamas, the country of his father’s birth.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Too many people view the risks of illness from the vaccine as outweighing the risk of getting measles itself, and what’s abundantly clear now is that the risk of getting measles is increasing.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Only when implemented with clear objectives and measurable outcomes can AI enhance customer experience, streamline workflows and drive efficiency.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk's embrace of Donald Trump is poised to have a determinative effect on the Tesla, SpaceX and X boss' empire.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
16 July 2024
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Former manufacturing towns are unpredictable and could be the most determinative places in the state.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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