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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
The condition has been studied for years with no real conclusive findings about what can be done to treat it.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Clarke, Devoret and Martinis had conclusive proof that macroscopic quantum objects, such as a multitude of electrons, could tunnel, too.
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
The publication also noted that despite there being no conclusive evidence that Assata was directly to blame for the death of Foerster, New Jersey law stated that everyone involved was equally responsible for the murder.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The maker of Tylenol, Kenvue, and organizations like the World Health Organization state there is no conclusive evidence for the claim.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Clarke, Devoret and Martinis had conclusive proof that macroscopic quantum objects, such as a multitude of electrons, could tunnel, too.
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
The publication also noted that despite there being no conclusive evidence that Assata was directly to blame for the death of Foerster, New Jersey law stated that everyone involved was equally responsible for the murder.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The maker of Tylenol, Kenvue, and organizations like the World Health Organization state there is no conclusive evidence for the claim.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusive
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One of the coolest phenomenons—lights that defy a definitive scientific explanation—predate the park designation.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, at least five expeditions to the island and the surrounding waters since 2010 have failed to find definitive proof that Earhart and Noonan were castaways.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The least convincing aspect of the show is the conspiracy itself, which seems oversimplified for a scandal of its magnitude.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The woman in question appears to be none other than Cinda herself — or a convincing doppelgänger — setting up a mystery that will take OMITB full circle as the trio solves the murder of the person who brought them together in the first place.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Chicago won in its return to the postseason for the first time since 2017 – and advanced for the first time since reaching the Eastern Conference final in 2009 – by virtue of a decisive 3-1 win over Orlando City.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa tried to land a decisive blow against Zohran Mamdani in the last debate before early voting began.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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After winning last year’s World Series, the Dodgers financed a roster that cost about $500 million when including the luxury tax bill.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But last week, the company was declared a transnational criminal organization by United States authorities, and Chen was charged in absentia in New York with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy, along with several associates.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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With no presumptive nominee or clear party leader after the 2024 presidential election loss, the Democratic field remains widely contested—a scenario that could reshape the party’s electoral strategy, policy direction and prospects for challenging Republican front-runners in upcoming races.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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For Moore, the answer was clear as day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But that factor would not be determinative alone.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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No single factor alone will be determinative of the outcome and because of the different fact patterns that can arise when presented with a debt-equity question, not all of the factors will be relevant to each and every case.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Conclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusive. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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