as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
Adverb
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But Frenkie was absolutely all football — getting the ball, dribbling past everyone, scoring all the goals.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2025 -
Heritage that’s rooted in the erasure of someone else’s humanity should absolutely be remembered — as a cautionary tale.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Since the end of her own show, Zoe has made appearances in shows like Get Organized with the Home Edit and Paris in Love, even briefly hosting her own talk show, Fashionably Late with Rachel Zoe.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Sand can also clog the washer's drain and drain pump, causing water to back up or ruining the pump entirely.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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California has long defended transgender kids and their right to participate in youth athletics, but other states have increasingly moved to limit or remove such rights entirely.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Although Elden Ring is renowned for its community of elite gamers who routinely stream their downright ridiculous levels of skill, Nightreign’s systems can be more welcoming to casuals who might not otherwise have the ability (or frankly, the time) to get the most out of the original game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Because of its popularity, chasing has become downright dangerous, and for a number of reasons.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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The confusion stems from language the White House used in the directive that will totally or partially suspend entry into the United States and the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas to nationals of the 19 countries.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The future is integrated, authentic, and wholly human.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Categorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorically. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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