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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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3
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
Air travel is the absolute safest form of transportation, according to a 2024 Transportation Statistics Report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The German Council on Foreign Relations reports that Germany became the second-largest donor to Ukraine after the U.S., with the highest level of absolute support in Europe.
—Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
If soil is disturbed, mulch is an absolute necessity to keep those seeds in the dark, although it should only be applied after your vegetable seeds have sprouted.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
In our increasingly multipolar world, the pursuit of absolute moral purity is a luxury.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The German Council on Foreign Relations reports that Germany became the second-largest donor to Ukraine after the U.S., with the highest level of absolute support in Europe.
—Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
If soil is disturbed, mulch is an absolute necessity to keep those seeds in the dark, although it should only be applied after your vegetable seeds have sprouted.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
In our increasingly multipolar world, the pursuit of absolute moral purity is a luxury.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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Anyone who’s ever thrown a pitch or swung a bat knows that the umpire decides in the end — and those decisions have felt arbitrary and highly personal at times.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s arbitrary 75-day pause on the TikTok ban would expire April 5, 2025.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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No matter the qualities of an apartment, Munden said the best place for a dog is with an owner willing to give unconditional love to the canine.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Families should expect to see themes around empathy, unconditional love, overcoming trials, and taking hold of responsibility.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2025
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Finney-Smith grabbed a huge rebound on a rare James miss, set a perfect screen for a Doncic layup and made a great defensive rotation and a clutch steal.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops Refreshing, super yummy and full of healthy ingredients, Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops are perfect for growing heroes and health-conscious snackers.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Shielding Suit, a futuristic tracksuit made of pure silver, provides comprehensive protection against various forms of tracking and surveillance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Butler's pure feistiness should help Golden State in terms of toughness on the court.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a new interview with Classic Rock, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson discussed the band’s conclusive world tour, which coincided with drummer Neil Peart‘s failing health.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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There’s simply not enough conclusive evidence to know precisely how these products influence cardiovascular health, Samantha Coogan, RDN, a nutrition sciences professor and director of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Currently, asylum seekers who committed crimes seen as political in nature—i.e. toward an oppressive regime—could be granted asylum, as could those guilty of misdemeanors.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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But the show pulls back just enough on the oppressive horror vibes of Season Two without losing a perpetual sense of unease from those scenes.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since 2014, Ukraine has been subjected to a level of violence and criminality that reflects Russia’s utter contempt for the laws of armed conflict.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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United went on to end the 2021-22 campaign in utter turmoil, with players in revolt and Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, but still placed sixth.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Exploring a Walkable City Full of Charm and Culture Lisbon, a walkable city full of wonderful things to do, see, and eat, is ideal for the traveler who loves learning about different cultures.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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With its high footfall of 111 million annual visitors, The Dubai Mall presented an ideal canvas to bring the House of Hype to life.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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