1
as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages
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2
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening
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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
the house is a definite bargain by today's standards
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Recent Examples of definite
Inskeep: Is the science more definite than a few years ago?
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Indeed, there are definite improvements that should be made to improve airline safety, according to experts interviewed by CNN’s Marnie Hunter and Julia Buckley.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Thinning blood and therefore making clots less likely is a definite pro for those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
That being said, there are five wrestlers who are definite contenders this year: John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Indeed, there are definite improvements that should be made to improve airline safety, according to experts interviewed by CNN’s Marnie Hunter and Julia Buckley.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Thinning blood and therefore making clots less likely is a definite pro for those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
That being said, there are five wrestlers who are definite contenders this year: John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The intrigue: While far smaller and with limited service, Wilmington Airport ILG averages around $150, and airfare at Trenton-Mercer Airport — where Frontier is a major carrier — is around $152.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the Department of Defense, the direction has been explicit.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2025
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But their disdain for the city has rarely been so explicit.—
Campbell Robertson,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Stats TFLs 7 Sacks 5 QB hits 10 Pressure rate 14.2% Snap rate 47.4% Eagles DT Tier 1 5 Chris Godwin Age: 29 Height: 6-1 Weight: 209 Godwin was on an absolute heater through seven games of 2024 and en route to a career year before a gruesome ankle dislocation ended his season and required surgery.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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During the English-comprehension section, which requires absolute silence, air-traffic control suspends all takeoffs and landings.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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When the finite supply of old R&B 45s was exhausted, the sound-system bosses started to produce crowd-pleasing sides of their own.—
Ian Penman,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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What the painter learned centuries ago in Ferrara, what George learns in 21st-century London, is that no finite set of rules applies.—
Adam Begley,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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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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There are no rigid timeframes and no definitive way to approach your trip.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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No matter the qualities of an apartment, Munden said the best place for a dog is with an owner willing to give unconditional love to the canine.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Families should expect to see themes around empathy, unconditional love, overcoming trials, and taking hold of responsibility.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hofer is in the final year of a two-year, $1.55 million contract ($775,000 AAV) and will be a restricted free agent this summer with arbitration rights.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For the Spurs, the distribution of opponents’ shot attempts in the restricted area dropped by five percentage points with Wembanyama on the floor.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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These ratings don't break down precisely when people are tuning in or specific listener demographics.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some concern over Tesla involves the company’s performance, while others are specific to Musk, who is spending much of his time in Washington D.C Consumers are also growing worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the economy.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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