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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
That sounds like an absolute nightmare.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Slavin returned to the franchise tier in this season’s Player Tiers and is, without question, one of the league’s absolute best shutdown defensemen.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Before Elisabeth was born, Belgium introduced absolute primogeniture through a 1991 act of succession, ending centuries of male-preference primogeniture.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Even then, each reversal in her short life was, for her, an ascent — driven by an unyielding hunger for absolute truth and goodness, crowned at last in God.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Slavin returned to the franchise tier in this season’s Player Tiers and is, without question, one of the league’s absolute best shutdown defensemen.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Before Elisabeth was born, Belgium introduced absolute primogeniture through a 1991 act of succession, ending centuries of male-preference primogeniture.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Even then, each reversal in her short life was, for her, an ascent — driven by an unyielding hunger for absolute truth and goodness, crowned at last in God.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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African telecom companies are often at the mercy of government agencies that order the shutdowns, but pressure from the international community could increase accountability and compel the companies to deny unlawful or arbitrary shutdown orders, the researchers argued.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s arbitrary brand of interventionism comes with obvious dangers.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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While a January YouGov pollsuggests Biden’s unconditional support for Israel significantly affected Democratic voter turnout, Harris is largely dismissive of Gaza.—
Book Marks
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump could have faced up to four years in prison, but a judge issued an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction in place but sparing him any penalty or fine.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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His size and demeanor are perfect for wrangling crowds and looking over heads at Titans games to see if people are trying to access vehicles in the parking lot, officers say.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Neville, who earned his degree in business administration from Regis, was a frequent recipient of perfect ratings from the American Conservative Union and Americans for Prosperity.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the post, detectives seized one pound of pure fentanyl, which police said is enough to kill around 225,000 people.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, monochrome looks in pure black or white dominated, showing the season’s full contrasts.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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In this framework, the new recommendations are actively harmful, and not grounded in conclusive research.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The publication also noted that despite there being no conclusive evidence that Assata was directly to blame for the death of Foerster, New Jersey law stated that everyone involved was equally responsible for the murder.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Global organization Human Rights Watch accused the festival of diverting attention away from allegations of the government’s severe repression of free speech and criticized comedians for performing on the behest of an oppressive regime.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The oppressive rule has led to nations cutting off aid, leading to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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His meme humor and utter dedication to that god-awful nickname should be annoying.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her lyrics are rooted in utter specificity and late-twenties realness, sounding tender and timeless across Xandy Chelmis’ lap steel.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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That should put you on track to find the ideal laser or ink tank printer for your needs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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That appears to indicate the governing body believes the existing run-offs are not ideal for safety.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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