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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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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
The display is a definite highlight at the laptop's reasonable price.
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PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
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—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The height adjustment is a definite plus, and the display, overall, is a pleasure to work with.
—PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
Berlin’s position in calendar is a definite boon, says David Garrett, CEO, Mister Smith Entertainment.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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Yet, with the funding freeze, these programs are now severely limited.—
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The research on gum chewing and microplastics is still limited—these two papers effectively represent analysis of just two people’s post-chew saliva—but gum chewing has also been correlated with higher urine levels of phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors.—
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The precise limits of how much Congress may delegate this power to the executive are unclear—indeed, the Supreme Court in last term's Loper Bright v. Raimondo seemed to give wide latitude for Congress to make explicit, flexible delegations to the executive.—
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But what Justice Barrett was asking specifically, is whether there is a history of de jure—meaning explicit, government sanctioned—discrimination against transgender people.—
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Donald Trump has made similarly absolute statements on taxation as did George H. W. Bush.—
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Vance visited an American base in the arctic territory last week, making the case Greenland would fare better with the U.S. The constitutional blockage to Trump, or anyone else, seeking a third term appears absolute, however.—
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Salt works great for preserving soy sauce and pickles, but most people have a finite sodium consumption budget.—
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Human energy is finite and cyclical, yet many organizations expect peak performance through every single change initiative.—
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
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Technologies can provide a secure record of transactions and other methodologies offer definitive origin verification.—
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
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The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent.—
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Crevier will be a restricted free agent, so every minute of ice time counts.—
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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