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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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 outdoor pool is an absolute must-mention!
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
But unlike the two sequels that came later, this follow-up wasn't absolute chum.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Two young women at the absolute top of their fields, genuinely fangirling over each other.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The entire American Jewish community sees Miami as the absolute best place in the country to be Jewish.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
But unlike the two sequels that came later, this follow-up wasn't absolute chum.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Two young women at the absolute top of their fields, genuinely fangirling over each other.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The entire American Jewish community sees Miami as the absolute best place in the country to be Jewish.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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The European Union first sanctioned him in 2008, and imposed parallel sanctions in 2022 over the use of live ammunition, arbitrary detention of protesters and journalists, and the violent suppression of demonstrations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But at the meeting, there was an admission that that number was an arbitrary figure.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The limited goal of bringing the regime to heel expanded immediately into its unconditional surrender and potential annihilation.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Columbines are perfect for gardeners seeking quick, stunning blooms without long waits.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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As in the less conclusive first season, it feels engineered to deliver the characters to happy, or relatively happy, endings, and to send viewers out not regretting their investment of time.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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As in the less conclusive first season, it feels engineered to deliver the characters to happy, or relatively happy, endings, and to send viewers out not regretting their investment of time.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their film, created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective during oppressive times, aims to challenge the ongoing expulsion and propose a vision of equality.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Their rich odor was almost oppressive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Taaffe has existed, for two months, in the carefree limbo that comes with the utter lack of choice over his future.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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This would be an utter disaster; 70% to 100% of the several countries in this region fully rely on desalination plants.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
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And Aniston’s aviator sunglasses are the ideal blend of retro and iconic.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cleaning professional Robin Murphy, president of Maid Brigade, says vodka is an ideal cleaning agent for sanitizing wooden cutting boards.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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