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
From there, the Avalanche absolutely took over, all those pregame nerves that were evident in a tense and quiet post-skate locker room instantly melting away.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Hayes went up with Edwards but got absolutely hammered.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This is absolutely possible–but only if Russia agrees and stops the killing.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Aside from leaving absolutely zero white cast behind, the formula features several skin-loving ingredients (think aloe leaf water, niacinamide, witch hazel, and vitamin E).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Hayes went up with Edwards but got absolutely hammered.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This is absolutely possible–but only if Russia agrees and stops the killing.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Aside from leaving absolutely zero white cast behind, the formula features several skin-loving ingredients (think aloe leaf water, niacinamide, witch hazel, and vitamin E).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
Adverb
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The film’s slim thread to recognizable reality is Kendrick’s Stephanie, who always looks like someone who would nervously pill a dinner roll while pretending to be totally absorbed in the table conversation.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The best highlighter sticks are embodied by a few of our favorite adjectives: convenient, straightforward, and totally stunning.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Postecoglou’s selection policy in the earlier stages of the competition appeared to have been entirely justified.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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The new game will take place entirely within the region's major city, Lumiose, and will feature a mix of exploration and real-time battles.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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How anyone thought that this was the most engaging use of a seemingly competent third-person flight-combat system is utterly baffling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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However, this latest episode didn’t really do it for me and just felt overly convoluted to get to a death that was wholly unnecessary.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Columbia University's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law has tracked 106 steps taken by the Trump administration to scale back or wholly eliminate federal climate measures.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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When that happens, their buzzing calls used to attract mates are quite loud.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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And that part of us is certainly one of the most intimate components of what Soundgarden has been since 1984.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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While Golden is just 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, speed certainly kills.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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