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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,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
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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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For at least a decade, federal agents followed guidelines designed to prevent arbitrary civil immigration arrests of people at courthouses.
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Some media outlets, however, reported that some of those detained were politicians or activists, leading to allegations of arbitrary detentions.
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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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The season’s final visit by the defending World Series champs coaxed the first sellout crowd of the season for the Minnesota Twins on a perfect summer evening.
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Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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Walking around the Metlife Stadium, the Three Lions supporters seem to be the majority just based on pure volume.
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That has to do with how quickly Intel can make itself into a pure play alternative.
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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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English cricket has been in utter chaos for the last two weeks and the most damning indictment of those in charge is that this is a mess very much of their own making.
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What immediately followed that bright June day were dark months marred by the state’s largest criminal investigation in history coming up empty, police questioning second graders for new leads and mounting legal battles among the Horman family grappling with utter devastation.
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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