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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
Yet polls show the president has been leading Republicans into politically perilous territory with the broader electorate, and his demands of absolute loyalty could put GOP lawmakers in a bind as the midterm election approaches with many of the president’s policies proving unpopular.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The teaser alone is absolute cinema.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
First impression British comfort at its absolute finest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The prosecution said Monday that freedoms of speech, assembly and association aren't absolute rights, accusing the defendants of attempting to blur the focus with human rights arguments.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The teaser alone is absolute cinema.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
First impression British comfort at its absolute finest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The prosecution said Monday that freedoms of speech, assembly and association aren't absolute rights, accusing the defendants of attempting to blur the focus with human rights arguments.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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The case has become one of the most emblematic examples cited by rights organizations accusing Venezuela’s security apparatus of using arbitrary detention, incommunicado imprisonment and forced disappearances against dissidents and suspected opponents.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Her work-from-home job requires her to maintain a minimum internet connection of 65 Mbps in downloads, which is subject to arbitrary testing.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2026
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While the benefit had largely been unconditional until now, users in some regions must now link a phone number to unlock the full storage capacity.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Never judging me and always giving pure, loyal, and unconditional love.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Nations are made up of individuals, and the dealings of government with individuals are the ultimate and perfect test of its constitutional character.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Will Game 1 in Hamilton be perfect?—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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But his pure domination of the Truck Series will undoubtedly be one of the accomplishments he's best remembered for.—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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This finale was written before the cancellation of Gen V, so a conclusive ending was not written for them, hence the future storylines this will set up.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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No Americans have had a conclusive positive test result.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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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
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While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The utter disdain Ronny Chieng brought to the piece was delicious.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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At 5-foot-11, Fiebig possesses the ideal size.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Florida is an ideal case study demonstrating that a conservative tax posture can promote household and business prosperity.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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