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
Adverb
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On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Officially, the merger review process and the Trump lawsuit are totally separate matters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Planned entirely in secret, the journey became a love letter in itinerary form.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Ng’s career as an executive had happened entirely in baseball.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In the middle stands utterly human Léa, who has the sweetly befuddled air, wild mane, and wide eyes of a young Carol Kane.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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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
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The future is integrated, authentic, and wholly human.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
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,
9 June 2025
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Champion said search teams had looked through the area before but couldn't fully investigate because of the high water.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Quartz’s Catherine Baab has more on the art of not quite dealing.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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So when the lawyer suggested Forrest had been the initial aggressor, his old bandmate was thoroughly pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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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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The injury certainly hampered their ability in the series.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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