1
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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2
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
The Scottish are absolute legends.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The true greats are both ruthless competitors and absolute fools — often at the same time.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The Vizio 65-inch Quantum Smart TV is an absolute budget champion that brings high-end, multi-driver color performance down to an entry-level price bracket.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The mayor would have absolute legislative authority, despite not being required to attend public council meetings.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The true greats are both ruthless competitors and absolute fools — often at the same time.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The Vizio 65-inch Quantum Smart TV is an absolute budget champion that brings high-end, multi-driver color performance down to an entry-level price bracket.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The mayor would have absolute legislative authority, despite not being required to attend public council meetings.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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The anniversary feels arbitrary to Tran, a math teacher.—
Terry Tang,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Instead, falling gas tax revenues are replaced by a collection of arbitrary fees, sending no clear message to motorists.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, on January 21.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Families are supposed to be places where people share values and offer one another unconditional love.—
Dan Rene,
Boston Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Its beaches, such as Playa Alicia and Playa Dorada, are perfect for sun and sea lovers, while its proximity to Cabarete, a surfer's paradise, makes this locale even more attractive.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Young boys, some no older than five or six, showed off their marksmanship by throwing reeds like spears with perfect accuracy, and the men demonstrated their precision with bow and arrow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India’s first pure-play foundry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ventimiglia first appeared as Jess Mariano, the heart-stealing bad boy with a pure heart, in season 2.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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However, a three-judge panel selected by the executive committee for a legal assessment of the findings found that the investigation was not conclusive enough.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Lemongrass May Have Blood Pressure-Lowering Effects Though far from conclusive, there is scant evidence that lemongrass may exert beneficial effects on your blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The story began with Joel (Pedro Pascal), a hardened survivor, getting hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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But amid all the oppressive government’s inculcation in the name of plummeting birthrates, girls will be girls.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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Tharmarajah provides a great balance of comic relief and utter poignance, explaining his survival techniques as an orphan, carving out a pragmatic path in life leading to a particular kind of soaring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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So, padding the Panthers’ win column against a lesser talented division foe — in theory — would be ideal.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
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Veraa-Perry said now is the ideal time to add some duration and lock in yields as the rates of cash-equivalent assets come down.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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