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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
This Pink Sands candle is my absolute favorite.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
That’s why owning a luggage tracker is an absolute must.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
This is an absolute dream machine, packed to the gills with high-octane silicon that will dominate any modern game at maximum settings.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
By absolute numbers, the company ranks fifth nationally for shut-offs.
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Chloe Bennett-Steele,
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
That’s why owning a luggage tracker is an absolute must.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
This is an absolute dream machine, packed to the gills with high-octane silicon that will dominate any modern game at maximum settings.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
By absolute numbers, the company ranks fifth nationally for shut-offs.
—
Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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Hundreds of people have been detained and Serbia's police was accused of excessive force and arbitrary arrests.
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Hundreds of people have been detained and Serbia’s police was accused of excessive force and arbitrary arrests.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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Mexico enters a must-win World Cup knockout against Ecuador at Azteca after a perfect group stage, three clean sheets and record-shattering crowds.
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Diop found separation behind all-world defender Virgil van Dijk and headed Chemsdine Talbi's perfect cross into the goal.
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The World Cup visitors being blown away by all that is America is pure entertainment.
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Post-split, one Comcast entity will be a pure-play entertainment content company, with NBCUniversal and Sky assets, while the other company will be a leading broadband, cable and wireless provider.
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That kind of research is less conclusive than clinical trials that follow subjects over time to create new and theoretically more reliable data that can do more to prove cause and effect.
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But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?
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Dealing with extreme heat in India, where oppressive temperatures have become a matter of routine in recent years, revealed another disconnect.
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The Shah was so corrupt and oppressive that the 1979 revolution was almost inevitable.
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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Right from the coconut is ideal.
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The durable piece is ideal for high-traffic spaces, and the soft pile ensures comfort.
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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