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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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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
There are definite moments that allow for opportunity.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
That response is far from a definite confirmation that Reed will be on the field for the Packers.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The dark red ale gave off a strong banana aroma with gingerbread spices and a definite licorice hit.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Inspired by the sea Bea Pernia, a Miami interior designer who presented a collection of her own works at Bea Interiors Design, added a definite South Florida flair.
—Siobhan Morrissey, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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The company plans a limited run of 500 units, with deliveries targeted for August 2027.—
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
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Without explicit training, civil servants risk assuming that a system that writes like an expert also counts like one.—
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In addition, explicit prohibitions on shooting at vehicles are largely absent from the law, which means that officers responsible for fatal shootings of drivers that appear to violate departmental policies still often escape criminal penalties.—
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
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Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.—
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From this new, dynamic perspective, the curve gets closer and closer to a frozen curve of finite steepness instead.—
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In a landscape of sequels and overly pillaged IP, the Stranger Things finale is finite and close-ended, the credits rolling once and for all.—
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The testing process is built for speed and discretion, delivering a definitive answer in approximately two minutes.—
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Without any definitive answers just yet, there's been lots of speculation in the local press, including questions about whether the couple were murdered or died by suicide.—
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The Hour of the Wolf is a far-ranging memoir about motherhood, art, family, and the way that a dog’s unconditional love can offer a rare opportunity for healing.—
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The state recently launched a project providing unconditional monthly checks — averaging $500 — to families who have abused or neglected their children.—
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With James Mitchell set to become a restricted free agent, the Panthers could try to bring him back as well.—
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In 2022, Johnson was sentenced to 75 days in federal prison and one year of probation after pleading guilty to one count of entering or remaining in any restricted building, the Bradenton Herald previously reported.—
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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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