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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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
The North Korean elite in Pyongyang – whose support is crucial to maintaining national stability, despite Kim’s near-absolute power – appear to be enjoying a higher living standard than previously, with more access to modern technology and amenities.
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Will Ripley, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Olympic gold medalist gymnast was used to performing at the absolute highest level, both physical and mental.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
As Rozier demonstrated, individual bets on individual players can give the player absolute control over the outcome for many gamblers.
—David French, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Fortunately for Dave Roberts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an absolute gem in Game 2.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
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Will Ripley, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Olympic gold medalist gymnast was used to performing at the absolute highest level, both physical and mental.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
As Rozier demonstrated, individual bets on individual players can give the player absolute control over the outcome for many gamblers.
—David French, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Fortunately for Dave Roberts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an absolute gem in Game 2.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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Yet, the severity of gendered crime during Partition wasn’t caused by an arbitrary upsurge of madness.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Several lawsuits have already been filed challenging the fee and selection changes, with universities, labor groups, and business organizations arguing that the administration exceeded its authority and that the new rules are arbitrary.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Art directors Jason Kirschner and Kait Taylor took advantage of that and then some, designing a period-perfect art deco set completely grayscaled.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cozy up in the Treasure & Bond Alpaca & Wool Rib Sweater, 60 percent off, and a soft, stylish layer that’s perfect for fall.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Such is life in Marthaland, where homemaking tasks are plucked from the realm of everyday drudgery and elevated to a pure pursuit of excellence.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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To this end, while the loss of two aircraft in short order seems suspicious, it could be explained through pure chance.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers further explain that the discovery of microscopic deformation features in quartz provides conclusive proof that the Jinlin crater was formed by an asteroid impact.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement What the NFL changed to reduce injuries In recent years, as research about CTE has become more conclusive, some sports leagues have begun to concede that head impacts are a problem.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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After a summer of oppressive heat, October is when New York City hits its stride.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of course, the key is to meld all three of those identities into one, a hockey Voltron of utter dominance.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The TikTok video was posted on October 8, and social-media users are obsessed with the dog’s utter distaste toward the litter of puppies.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lee had wanted to make a film set in the world of kabuki, the classical form of Japanese theater that dates back to the 17th century, for more than a decade, and found the ideal text to adapt from in Shuichi Yoshida’s novel of the same name.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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