categorical

Example Sentences

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The campaign’s statement was followed hours later by a categorical denial from the congressman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Trying to look manly and tough when your entire regime, from the top on down, consists of shifty characters with a wide range of obvious personality disorders might seem like a categorical error.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Long existing beyond the boundaries of race, nationhood and categorical art movements, Lam produced a range of work, including graphic design, book illustrations, large Jackson Pollock-inspired abstractions, and expressionistic ceramics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Against that background, the states in both cases framed the dispute at Tuesday’s oral arguments as one about categorical sex distinctions, not transgender status.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

The doctor, a great Jewish doctor, a prisoner like ourselves, was categorical: “We have to operate! If we wait, the toes and perhaps the leg will have to be amputated.”

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel