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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
However, a new list reveals certain airports where a longer layover may be an absolute treat.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
When feature film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 owned your absolute ass with the cinematic prank of the century?
—Wolfgang Ruth, Vulture, 1 May 2025
The relative breakout is a potential leading indication of a breakout in absolute terms.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
When feature film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 owned your absolute ass with the cinematic prank of the century?
—Wolfgang Ruth, Vulture, 1 May 2025
The relative breakout is a potential leading indication of a breakout in absolute terms.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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Even the country’s closest democratic allies and largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, faced ridicule, seemingly arbitrary import tax rates, and threats of territorial ambition.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump also began arguing that the border drawn between the U.S. and Canada is just arbitrary.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The kind of energy that’s connected to unconditional love, truth, and spiritual expansion.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Light: Growth mindset, balanced, adaptable, nurturing, unconditional love.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The crisper or deli drawer is perfect for this purpose, maintaining a more stable temperature than in other parts of the fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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This novel is perfect for the readers who crave intense excitement through science-fiction, this immersive world will keep the readers hooked to the very last page.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Transform any rejection into pure business motivation and wins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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When something appears that stems from a pure love of music, inevitably, the existing structures begin to crumble.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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As an option, have a separate, conclusive AI to summarize everything and produce the final answers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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This observation provided the first conclusive evidence for the existence of the cosmic behemoth at the core of a galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, Florida had its attractions, one of which was the sunny weather, although air conditioning was still rare at the time, and the heat and humidity could be oppressive for much of the year.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Baffert had long operated under a cloud of suspicion inside and outside of racing, thanks in part to his larger-than-life public persona and his utter domination of the competition on the racetrack – not to mention a series of other petty drug infractions in big races leading up to the 2021 Derby.—
Katie Bo Lillis,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Both looked to the heavens — well, the Ball Arena rafters — in utter disbelief.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The styles are ideal for those who want to seamlessly merge their indoor style alfresco.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
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This speaker is ideal for kitchens or bedrooms to enjoy casual music listening, employ smart home voice control, and set daily alarms.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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