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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
Butt says the Coast Guard license is an absolute requirement and a non-negotiable.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
The baby blue shade is my absolute favorite color for this style.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
If no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round of voting, a run-off election will be held for the two highest-placing candidates.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Nathan Laine / Bloomberg via Getty Images Macron shunned the leftists, who won the most seats without securing a majority, and instead tapped Barnier, who was able to cobble together enough conservatives and centrists to govern without an absolute majority.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
The baby blue shade is my absolute favorite color for this style.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
If no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round of voting, a run-off election will be held for the two highest-placing candidates.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Nathan Laine / Bloomberg via Getty Images Macron shunned the leftists, who won the most seats without securing a majority, and instead tapped Barnier, who was able to cobble together enough conservatives and centrists to govern without an absolute majority.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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During a dinner banquet later the same day, Belousov said the two countries’ strategic partnership was crucial to defend their sovereignty from aggression and the arbitrary actions of imperialists, North Korean state media said.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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After Leung's sentencing, the U.S. recommended -- though without citing specific cases -- that Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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President Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, did not warrant front page coverage.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
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In June, Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony charges, but he has now been granted a full and unconditional pardon by his father, covering all potential offenses committed from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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This solution is also perfect to prepare for emergency power outages.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mackinac Island surpassed the competition in most areas, scoring over 99 points (out of a possible 100) in four categories and a perfect 100 for its bike access to parks and sports facilities.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The foundation of Vanderpump Rules was built on pure honest raw emotions… triumphs, struggles, and love that happen between a group of real friends and our relationships.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Instead, try to be bolder and stay open to confrontation—especially when it’s done with pure intent.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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No data is conclusive as to what form of garlic might be best for colds.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the backdrops are rendered with an oppressive prettiness that has a perverse cheapening effect.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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The same demographic that birthed the music as an expression of its largely oppressive experience.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Compounded with inconsistent datasets almost always full of excessive standard deviations and utter apathy toward innovation, a viable environmental policy simply cannot survive (let alone thrive) in such conditions.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are two stories here, one about Ubisoft and one about the larger market. 2024 has been an utter disaster for Ubisoft.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Magic Mouse Wireless and Bluetooth-enabled, Apple’s Magic Mouse is ideal for getting work done on a MacBook or iPad.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a surprisingly versatile armless sofa that's ideal for small spaces.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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