as in totally
in a complete or unlimited way
She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving.
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Recent Examples of absolutely
The absolutely packed boxed set contains everything a group needs to play the game like dice, maps, rules and even a full 10 story adventure path.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The Rams’ defensive line quickly developed into an absolutely outstanding pass-rushing unit but its largest player, rotational nose tackle Bobby Brown III, may depart in free agency.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Something like ‘Terrifier,’ for example, so successful, so well done, absolutely unappealing to me, like in every possible way.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The Rams’ defensive line quickly developed into an absolutely outstanding pass-rushing unit but its largest player, rotational nose tackle Bobby Brown III, may depart in free agency.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Something like ‘Terrifier,’ for example, so successful, so well done, absolutely unappealing to me, like in every possible way.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
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Though that means the matter isn’t totally dead and could be refiled, Weinstein’s L.A. legal team took the stance that this was over and done.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Academy’s voting process is now entirely digital.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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That drop has been almost entirely based on his shooting inside the arc.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The stalking may just have been a way to bide time and screw up the courage for a dinner invite, but after their meal, Burt’s Outie might not be wholly innocent or trustworthy.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2025
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All this from a team that, on paper in the preseason, looked wholly uninspiring.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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California’s last housing bond, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized $4 billion for various affordable housing programs, though the funds were fully allocated by the end of 2024.—
Kate Talerico,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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But if chocolate itself keeps quite well, a high-end bonbon is far less predictable.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Begin by thoroughly examining your current market position.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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To be effective in suppressing stump sprouting, the entire stump, particularly the bark and exposed roots, must be thoroughly sprayed.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore The iconic black-and-white spiral striped lighthouse on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore has certainly graced its fair share of postcards and screensavers—but there’s nothing quite like seeing it in person.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the Reed Arena home advantage is certainly palpable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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