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
Then, Crosby instinctively whacked at the puck and absolutely buried it top shelf.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
This type of behavior is contrary to our standards and has absolutely no place within our organization.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Reminiscent of the cottagecore trend, this simple, billowy dress is guaranteed to keep you cool and comfy during warmer spring days, all while looking absolutely adorable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the course of the past few days, stock prices got absolutely hammered as Wall Street grew fearful that Trump’s tariff policy would plunge the US and global economies into a recession.
—John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
This type of behavior is contrary to our standards and has absolutely no place within our organization.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Reminiscent of the cottagecore trend, this simple, billowy dress is guaranteed to keep you cool and comfy during warmer spring days, all while looking absolutely adorable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the course of the past few days, stock prices got absolutely hammered as Wall Street grew fearful that Trump’s tariff policy would plunge the US and global economies into a recession.
—John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
Adverb
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Besides, the couple, who had been married for seven years, seemed totally devoted.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The game is essentially 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball, offering a challenging experience that, while not entirely reflective of actual wheelchair basketball, provides a unique gameplay twist.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet ignoring it entirely may mean missing opportunities that could reshape a bank’s future offerings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Substrate Checkmate The fact that cloud-native applications (in so many instances) fail to be wholly integrated with the lower substrate services that underpin them is enough to upset any self-respecting cloud architect.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At Stella McCartney’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear runway show during Paris Fashion Week, Macron wore a tiger-print midi dress with a tie-neck detail, paired with edgy thigh-high boots, wholly demonstrating the versatility of her wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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This can include supporting lending programs where individuals borrow devices as needed and ensure everyone has the tools to take part fully in the digital economy.—
Sumeet Grover,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs have done a lot to shape their team into a postseason contender over the last few months, and, to this point, it's paid off quite well.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Whether this hints at a more long-term issue or is merely a minor bump in the road will probably only become clear next season when, almost certainly, Liverpool defend their league title.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, this unit will cause major issues for a team that has a lot going for it and could certainly make a run to October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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