What is another word for definitive ?

Being the authoritative or best source of, example of, or reference for

authorized^US

authorised^UK

legalized^US

legalised^UK

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“This book, therefore, is the definitive guide to HTML and XHTML.”

Adjective

Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing

idealized^US

idealised^UK

signalling^UK

signaling^US

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“The Guggenheim Museum remains the definitive example of the modern architectural imagination.”

Adjective

beyond a shadow of a doubt

Having no uncertainty or ambiguity

as plain as a pikestaff

staring one in the face

as plain as the nose on your face

straight from the shoulder

as sure as eggs is eggs

not subject to change

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“All of the informants are clear and definitive in saying that nonviolence means taking action.”

Adjective

straight from horse's mouth

Accurate or reliable, especially in terms of information provided

from the horse's mouth

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“Have we received definitive proof of the linkage of any particular substance or commodity to a disease, other than alcohol and liver?”

Adjective

beyond a shadow of a doubt

Providing a conclusion or finality, especially to an issue, debate or argument

flat-out

all out

straight out

what you see is what you get

most influential

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“The morality of going to war is also affected by the lack of a definitive argument for killing in private self-defense.”

Adjective

Expressing something forcibly and clearly

agonizing^US

full of get-up-and-go

agonising^UK

full of vim and vigour

focused^US

focussed^UK

energizing^US

energising^UK

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

full of the joys of spring

not backward in coming forward

having killer instinct

not taking no for an answer

adventuresome

every man for himself

full of determination

as tough as old boots

intensely competitive

extremely enthusiastic

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Adjective

Exact in correspondence or adherence to something

straight from the horse's mouth

telling it like it is

as it really happened

going to great lengths

itemized^US

specialized^US

itemised^UK

specialised^UK

along the right lines

as true as I'm sitting here

on the line

on the up and up

as true as I'm standing here

honourable^UK

honorable^US

in accordance with reality

true in every respect

what actually happened

unfiltered

WYSIWYG

one hundred percent true

in accordance with the facts

what-you-see-is-what-you-get

as sure as eggs is eggs

straight from horse's mouth

lucent

firsthand

penetrating

as plain as the nose on your face

just what the doctor ordered

accurately reflecting

dexterous^US

dextrous^UK

leaving nothing to the imagination

straight from the shoulder

practised^UK

practiced^US

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Adjective

Accurate in conformity to acceptable standards

along the right lines

as true as I'm sitting here

telling it like it is

dead right

as it really happened

as true as I'm standing here

in accordance with reality

what actually happened

just what the doctor ordered

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Adjective

straight from the shoulder

To an utter or complete degree

straight-from-the-shoulder

straight to the point

up-front

unconditioned

lay it on the line

saying what one thinks

speaking as one finds

calling spade a spade

without limit

not afraid to call a spade a spade

bare-faced

laying it on the line

not beating around the bush

no beating around the bush

without qualification

untrammeled^US

stick out like sore thumb

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Adjective

Highest in rank, authority or superiority

unequalled^UK

unequaled^US

unrivaled^US

unrivalled^UK

marvellous^UK

marvelous^US

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

practised^UK

practiced^US

of the highest quality

honorable^US

honourable^UK

honored^US

honoured^UK

of the highest standard

dexterous^US

dextrous^UK

in a class of its own

internationally competitive

idealized^US

of greatest importance

idealised^UK

of supreme importance

in a class all by itself

in a class of one's own

of greatest significance

prioritized^US

prioritised^UK

of the utmost importance

worthy of commendation

exceptionally skilled

supremely skilled

full-fledged

extraordinarily skilled

never to be forgotten

aesthetic^UK

esthetic^US

stamped on your memory

authorized^US

authorised^UK

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Adjective

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind

marvellous^UK

marvelous^US

of the highest quality

unrivaled^US

unrivalled^UK

of the highest standard

unequalled^UK

unequaled^US

in a class all by itself

authorized^US

authorised^UK

favoured^UK

favored^US

favorite^US

favourite^UK

dexterous^US

practised^UK

practiced^US

dextrous^UK

favorable^US

favourable^UK

honourable^UK

honorable^US

likable^US

honoured^UK

honored^US

likeable^UK

aesthetically appealing

aesthetically pleasing

tantalizing^US

tantalising^UK

aesthetic^UK

esthetic^US

like a million dollars

in a league of their own

worthy of admiration

worthy of commendation

savory^US

savoury^UK

exceptionally skilled

extraordinarily skilled

physically attractive

mesmerizing^US

mesmerising^UK

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Adjective

Furthest to the rear

at the back of the queue

Adjective

Effectively and expressively conveying a story or one's thoughts or feelings

leaving nothing to the imagination

like an explosion in a paint factory

brightly coloured^UK

looking like an explosion in a paint factory

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Adjective

Tending, or designed, to hinder or deter

Adjective

Including or considering all elements or aspects

itemized^US

itemised^UK

lock stock and barrel

specialized^US

specialised^UK

leaving no stone unturned

clear-cut

going to great lengths

with everything included

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Having a persuasive effect

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Adjective

Offering or producing the greatest advantage

favorable^US

favourable^UK

just what was ordered

having direct bearing on

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