definitive
Example Sentences
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She actually saw it for the first time as definitive.
From Los Angeles Times
They marked the first definitive sign that the transatlantic alliance, which had survived for nearly 80 years, had fractured.
From Salon
Sean is the definitive picture of the carefree collegiate rebellion, an example of free youth so vile and twisted that Van Der Beek becomes utterly and instantly unrecognizable from the role that made him famous.
From Salon
"If scientists can definitively say that dreams are important for problem solving, creativity and emotion regulation, hopefully people will start to take dreams seriously as a priority for mental health and well-being."
From Science Daily
A dearth of reliable data makes it hard to test theories or to reach definitive conclusions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
