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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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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
Perhaps with absolute certainty.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The greatest increase in absolute numbers was in those who don’t believe in anything in particular (12% in 2007, 19% in 2023-24).
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Best black capri pants Black capris are the absolute easiest way into the trend.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
There's an absolute honesty and openness and kindness.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The greatest increase in absolute numbers was in those who don’t believe in anything in particular (12% in 2007, 19% in 2023-24).
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Best black capri pants Black capris are the absolute easiest way into the trend.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
There's an absolute honesty and openness and kindness.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absolute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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Beeber said speed limits on highways are arbitrary to some extent given their design.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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What To Know On October 7, 2025, the State Department reaffirmed Level 2 travel advisories for both the Maldives and Equatorial Guinea, but expanded the risk profile for Equatorial Guinea, adding fresh warnings regarding arbitrary law enforcement.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an unconditional ceasefire after talks in Malaysia on July 28.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
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Yet Make Me Commissioner is anything but an unconditional love letter to the game.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Depending on the geometry, this can stretch the background galaxy in arcs, duplicate it into multiple images or form near-perfect circles called Einstein rings.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The noodles are then served in a cute yellow and green to-go container, perfect for your Instagram story.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 3,479,500 copies in pure album sales for the first week set a record on Billboard’s sales chart, of course.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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When there's no thesis or insight, this series feels dangerously close to pure exploitation of a tragedy real people have endured.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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That means kimchi's beneficial bacteria could potentially offset the hypertensive effects of sodium, although the research is not conclusive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The condition has been studied for years with no real conclusive findings about what can be done to treat it.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Amid the town’s oppressive atmosphere, Elma’s colleague Saevar could provide salvation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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In eastern Rajasthan’s poppy fields, an activist son and a farmer mother work to free themselves from oppressive circumstances.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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There weren’t gaping holes or utter structural breakdowns.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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These vehicles are ideal for handling the many situations that THP officers encounter on the job.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tips for Making the Most of Your Dishwasher Making efficient use of your dishwasher might start with choosing an ideal energy-saving time, but other strategies can help, too.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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