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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
Glamour editors also stand firmly behind G.H. Bass, the brand behind some of our absolute favorite loafers on the market.
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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
After all, the plot of the season is the pursuit of proof that the Earth revolves around the Sun, an absolute truth of the nature of the universe.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
For example, physical limitations, a baby that is in absolute melt-down mode, or even a feeling of general and perhaps sudden unease at your surroundings (always go with your gut).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
At just 99 million base pairs, its DNA has been stripped down to the absolute essentials.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
After all, the plot of the season is the pursuit of proof that the Earth revolves around the Sun, an absolute truth of the nature of the universe.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
For example, physical limitations, a baby that is in absolute melt-down mode, or even a feeling of general and perhaps sudden unease at your surroundings (always go with your gut).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
At just 99 million base pairs, its DNA has been stripped down to the absolute essentials.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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The user is urged to visit a website and pay an arbitrary toll amount to avoid a $50 fine.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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His morning rants and arbitrary policies only harm the economy.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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If the meaning of life is to experience true and unconditional love, then that love has to start with us.—
Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Contributor,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Pep Guardiola needs fresh creativity in the attacking midfield area and Wirtz would have been perfect for this role.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Apart from being a stylish white sneaker, these shoes are perfect for gliding across the court with shock absorption for soft landings.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Yet as Gee points out, to date, there are still only suppositions, rather than conclusive evidence about why hominins made the transition to a bipedal lifestyle.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The agency is quickly becoming a target of Elon Musk, who has claimed without conclusive evidence that there's rampant fraud from improper payments to dead people.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Cryptocurrency mixers can be essential tools for individuals who value privacy, including those living under oppressive regimes, journalists, whistleblowers, and businesses that require confidentiality in their transactions.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Coventry became the minister of sports a year after the coup that removed Mugabe in the new administration of current President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Mugabe’s vice president who rights groups say has continued many of Mugabe’s oppressive policies.—
Gerald Imray,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Padua seemed the ideal choice for Roccati because of its proximity to Rovigo, but the city’s university did not accept women.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The cotton pants come in eight colors, including purple, green, and blue options that are ideal for spring.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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