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
This means that some of your favorite rooftop eateries and lounges, like the Ruby’s in Corona del Mar or The Rooftop in Yorba Linda — both absolutely worth a visit — won’t be found on this list.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
What a colorful, descriptive and absolutely apt adjective.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
In the words of Daft Punk, my BIAB nails are simply harder, better—maybe not faster—but absolutely stronger.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 28 May 2025
And it absolutely can be ghostwritten, but do not go cheap or generic.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
What a colorful, descriptive and absolutely apt adjective.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
In the words of Daft Punk, my BIAB nails are simply harder, better—maybe not faster—but absolutely stronger.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 28 May 2025
And it absolutely can be ghostwritten, but do not go cheap or generic.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
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To have this ability to contain secrets but to withhold them and have this facade with Michaela that’s totally different than the relationship with her sister, to keep all those plates spinning, that’s a tall order.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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They are not deployed by people trying to supplement or enrich their work and potential, but by those looking to automate it away entirely.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Nothing went right with the experience: The producer showed little interest in developing her ideas, the songs came out half-cooked, and the label quickly hit financial trouble, going out of business entirely a few years later.—
Jeff Gage,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But in his ruling Wednesday, Los Angeles County Judge Huey P. Cotton said Curiel utterly failed to pursue his case in a timely manner.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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The future is integrated, authentic, and wholly human.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
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Quanta has invested $15 million in renovating the complex and creating extra stages and plans to have a total of 15 fully operational studios in Polo Rio by March 2026.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Any actions should be considered thoroughly, alongside a broad coalition of state insurance regulators, industry, and other stakeholders ready to work with federal policymakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Apply an ample amount of shampoo and work it in thoroughly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In my experience as an actor and as a singer, the thing that has been most useful for me on Broadway, on film sets, and certainly in my concert career is my experience in the small room.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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