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as in arbitrary
exercising power or authority without interference by others
Russia's absolute monarchy effectively ceased to be when Czar Nicholas II promised to share power with a legislative body
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
ironing is an absolute bore I want the absolute truth
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
a formal living room decorated with absolute taste
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as in pure
free from added matter
absolute alcohol
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as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
absolute proof of her innocence
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Recent Examples of absolute
One absolute seminal moment was seeing the Flaming Lips in ’99 at Glastonbury.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Patrons of Morgan Freeman’s blues bar in Clarksdale, Mississippi, bore witness to a live performance by two absolute legends.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
This bill requires two-thirds of the House, not an absolute majority.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
But this was really about an absolute authentic response.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Patrons of Morgan Freeman’s blues bar in Clarksdale, Mississippi, bore witness to a live performance by two absolute legends.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
This bill requires two-thirds of the House, not an absolute majority.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
But this was really about an absolute authentic response.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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The outcomes can feel especially arbitrary when everyone is telling more or less the same story.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Pay special attention to changing policies or franchises imposing additional fees that seem arbitrary or exploitative.Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the judge said an unconditional discharge—meaning Trump would be immediately released following sentencing, though his conviction would remain on record—may be the best option.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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While perfection may seem like the ideal compliment, unconditional acceptance is worth far more.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The bar is perfect for enjoying a cocktail after a day of exploring the city.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, there’s no easy way and there’s no perfect way to do that.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Cornell research found cycle thresholds, or Ct levels, higher than 35 in the sample, which indicates low viral levels; typically, experts look for levels under 20 as conclusive evidence that the virus is circulating.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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No conclusive proof that Musk is Dittmann appears to have emerged.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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But the backdrops are rendered with an oppressive prettiness that has a perverse cheapening effect.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The total absence of shadow is an oppressive sensation, which engenders a feeling similar to that of claustrophobia.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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Regardless, seeing this skeleton crew fully come together and rely on each other after their ups and downs is an utter delight.Ian Stokes, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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At their best, game shows have always been defined by their juxtaposition of genuine stakes and utter ridiculousness.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Burton Process Flying V snowboard is an ideal all-terrain board used by pro-boarder, Mark McMorris.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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That shifting job landscape didn’t make for the ideal situation for Brown to make his head coaching debut, and the Bears went 1-4 under his leadership, their lone win coming in the season finale against the Green Bay Packers.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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