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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4
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
Covey, speaking generally and not on behalf of Brooks, acknowledged in a late-August email exchange with the Journal Sentinel that the Court of Appeals doesn't typically view the deadline as absolute.
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Shop my absolute favorite picks, from versatile work shoes to bright, colorful sneakers, below.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
My absolute favorite stuff is her old Calvin Klein from the ’90s.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Implement Clear Compliance Policies The absolute first focus should be compliance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Shop my absolute favorite picks, from versatile work shoes to bright, colorful sneakers, below.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
My absolute favorite stuff is her old Calvin Klein from the ’90s.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Implement Clear Compliance Policies The absolute first focus should be compliance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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Specifically, the temporally thin nature of classical digital computation — one state after another, with the inter-state time interval being totally arbitrary — seems fundamentally incompatible with the nature of consciousness as a richly dynamical process.—
Anil Seth,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Ten sacks is an arbitrary benchmark, but nearly every other team has had at least one edge rusher — either a defensive end or outside linebacker — hit that mark.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Instead of wallowing in her misery, the movie accompanies her, like best friend Christina (Denise Gough), who checks in regularly with unconditional support.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dogs provide their humans with unconditional love.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Native shrubs perfect for fall Chokeberry Chokeberry features crimson or orange leaves in autumn, with red berries that can persist through winter.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The midweight fabric is perfect for layering on chillier fall days, while the snap closure leaves room for easy venting.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rifkind said its investors are a point of strength for schools who aim for a pure growth capital boost.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The TikTok video, capturing the moment the friends met after a year apart, gained traction for its clear depiction of pure, enduring friendship.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The geranium and the gingko tree yield data but no conclusive results.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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But there are some good supporting turns, starting with Henry, Tony’s main Interpol contact, who appears from early episodes to be a good guy the leads are mistaking for a bad guy, although nothing is completely conclusive there right away.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories Farrelly thinks that kind of oppressive political correctness is fading and that audiences are eager to see movies that eviscerate good taste in order to land a joke again.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pitted against the unforgettably evil Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), a sadist who drugs and abuses the unlucky patients in her care, McMurphy’s stand against the oppressive powers that be is tragic and poignant and spoke to the spirit of a time in which so many felt misunderstood.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-four years later, the shape of this new work of fiction highlights both the insufficiency of memory, of story, and their utter necessity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ideal apple for picking has smooth skin that's clear of blemishes.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Cashmere Half Zip If your favorite part of fall is wearing warm and comfortable sweatshirts the moment the first leaf falls, snag this half-zip that’s the ideal elevated piece.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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