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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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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
To have Fluffy, Diego, Stephanie and Ron bring this amazing world to life is an absolute dream.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Rankings points would also stay the same, meaning that players who pursue a boycott could face a serious hit — and the repercussions for other competitions would add another reason for any possible collective action to require something close to absolute unity.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 May 2026
In that sense, every measurement is important, with the absolute strength of the gravitational force representing one of the most fundamental pursuits of all.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
Beyond the absolute chart setup, GS has also formed a bullish relative pattern versus XLF itself.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Rankings points would also stay the same, meaning that players who pursue a boycott could face a serious hit — and the repercussions for other competitions would add another reason for any possible collective action to require something close to absolute unity.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 May 2026
In that sense, every measurement is important, with the absolute strength of the gravitational force representing one of the most fundamental pursuits of all.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
Beyond the absolute chart setup, GS has also formed a bullish relative pattern versus XLF itself.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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According to Sánchez Blanco, González López oversaw the machinery that allowed arbitrary arrests, torture and the defiance of judicial release orders to occur.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The day itself may be arbitrary, but the sentiment behind it is not.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In 1945, Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The Angels designate for assignment veteran slugger Albert Pujols, for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Lewis recruit Jake Matise worked a perfect final 1 1/3 innings to earn the save for Mount Carmel (22-10, 10-4).—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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His big hit improved the club to 21-6 overall and a perfect 11-0 in league play.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The sun and moon appear almost the same size in our sky by pure coincidence.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Bubble Up has a more natural taste than many of its competitors because it’s made with pure cane sugar and lemon and lime oils, rather than high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, The Tasting Table reported.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The longer answer is that there are pages and pages of old FBI records, unresolved cases, eyewitness interviews, and the usual grainy, black-and-white images that show dots but nothing remotely conclusive about aliens, alien spaceships, or any alien technology.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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No definitive motive, supported by conclusive evidence, has been identified yet.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Beyond its pleasures as a noir, the chronicle of Kolechko’s fight against nascent Soviet power easily reminds one of present-day Ukraine’s struggle to preserve its dignity in the face of oppressive forces.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But the sweltering, sticky, oppressive facepalm of summer doesn’t make the other seasons more palatable.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The New York Knicks took care of business, to say the least, against the Philadelphia 76ers with another utter demolition on the road in a close-out game.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The obituaries, social media posts and GoFundMe pages capture the utter despair of the families, though none of them reckon with the decision not to get the vitamin K shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Focus on what works, not what is ideal.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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