How to Use absolute in a Sentence

absolute

adjective
  • I have absolute faith in her ability to get the job done.
  • The country is an absolute monarchy.
  • The country is ruled by an absolute dictator.
  • He swore an oath of absolute secrecy.
  • You can't predict the future with absolute certainty.
  • When it comes to using computers, I'm an absolute beginner.
  • The only true, true statistics that are absolute are wins and losses.
    Dallas News, 7 Jan. 2023
  • This has to be my absolute favorite market, tucked right behind the Vatican.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Still, there were several places where the production veered from absolute fidelity.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Prepare to feel your absolute coziest in these leggings by sleepwear brand Lunya.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Our state and our country need more people like Quentin, and to lose such a dedicated public servant at such a young age is an absolute tragedy.
    Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Our editors put some of the leading electric blankets to the test in real life, and this Shavel blanket proved to be our absolute favorite.
    Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Herbert, a 6-6 steeple, has far too many passes batted down, an absolute absurdity (although part of it could be a want for throwing lanes).
    Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Kiersey had an absolute blast being her playful self on our rickety, rustic table while donning some of the most impeccable Thom Browne pieces.
    Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The stakes seem ridiculously high, and the pressure is on to find the absolute best Valentine's Day gift for him — something thoughtful, unique and totally non-cheesy.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The first part of Perry’s over-the-top thriller series features many unbelievable twists and turns throughout its eight episodes, but none match the absolute delirium of Rain’s arc.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Regardless, my view since August has been that this race is an absolute toss up and anyone who says otherwise is either politically biased or uninformed.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Shyamalan's big break came with the absolute game-changer of The Sixth Sense, a film whose narrative impact continues to resonate decades after its release.
    Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Leslie was both a man of the earth and an absolute angel ...
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Of all those days on set of the epic space drama, which one has been the absolute best?
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The court sat in absolute silence for more than a minute.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to read about our absolute favorite scents of the year.
    Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • What an absolute joy to share the stage with her every night for a year.
    Annie Alleman, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2019
  • In another city, this would have been been the absolute high point of the show.
    Drew Lazor, Philly.com, 10 June 2018
  • It’s been an absolute dream to work with him, Jeff, and the whole Conaco team.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 May 2023
  • The white queen size is slashed to just $25, an absolute steal for a comforter.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
  • Weeding is by far and away one of the absolute worst lawn chores.
    Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
  • The right to bear arms is not an absolute right, Shekarchi noted.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2022
  • To even be in a room or be in a space with them, let alone work with them, would be an absolute dream.
    Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Black quarterbacks no longer have to be the absolute best just to get a chance to make a team.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2023

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