canonically
Americanadverb
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according to or in conformity with what is generally recognized or accepted.
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according to, as part of, or in conformity with a canon, or an established body of texts, films, laws, etc.
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Linguistics. according to the basic, most general or characteristic form or pattern.
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The highlights of the early cases are canonically familiar: the blasted monochrome landscapes of C.R.W.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Jesuits inaugurated the center in 1993 and are linked to it canonically as a public association of the faithful.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
Lemon pepper, canonically, isn’t just lemon and pepper.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
While his hometown might be canonically known for G-funk and gangsta rap, its mix of throwback and future-minded music left a deep impression on him as a teen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2021
The year of Dr. Magennis's death is uncertain; he seems, however, to have survived some years the accession of Queen Elizabeth, and on his death the see of Dromore became canonically united with Ardagh.
From The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, August 1865 by Society of Clergymen
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