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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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2
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
During this critical supply-accumulation phase, my primary focus as an engineer shifts to monitoring the tank top — the absolute maximum safe operating capacity of a storage hub.
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Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Artificial lighting remains on 24 hours a day, while silence is nearly absolute — broken only occasionally by the distant rumble of passing subway trains.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Don’t rely on debt except in absolute emergencies − especially high-interest loans.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
And everyone in the theater, working there, was absolute delight.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
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Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Artificial lighting remains on 24 hours a day, while silence is nearly absolute — broken only occasionally by the distant rumble of passing subway trains.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Don’t rely on debt except in absolute emergencies − especially high-interest loans.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
And everyone in the theater, working there, was absolute delight.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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What’s to blame for all these arbitrary governing principles?—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Black folks have seen the face of the US’s prerogative state—the side of the government that dispenses arbitrary jurisprudence, discriminatory law enforcement, and violence against those who challenge its authority and dominant ideologies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her loyalty, unconditional love and gratitude will be worth the extra care her heart requires, guaranteed!—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Pets bring joy, companionship and unconditional love into our lives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship starts as pure rivalry, shifts into a friends-with-benefits arrangement and eventually evolves into a full romantic relationship across the six-episode first season.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Honeywell is inching up, as people anticipate receiving shares of a pure-play aerospace company and an automation and security company.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The research isn’t conclusive, however.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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The broader data is less conclusive on mental health benefits, said West, perhaps because participants get anxious about the programs ending, coupled with the rising cost of living.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The music was sufficiently groovy, the costumes era-appropriate (miniskirts, Travolta-tight slacks), yet nothing conjured the tension of an oppressive August day—and nobody broke a sweat.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many observers, including Iranians in the diaspora, hoped for the collapse of the oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran and a decisive end to its nuclear program and military reach.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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After letting the final Bosnian penalty slip under his reach on Tuesday, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained on his knees, putting his hands on his head in utter disbelief.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The transition from agricultural employment to factory employment involved wrenching mass migration, the utter misery of the Great Depression (as well as other brutal recessions, now faded from collective memory), and the painful dealmaking of the New Deal.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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With read and write speeds of up to 535MB and 350MB, respectively, this SSD is ideal for the typical PC build.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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This unique training chair supports over 20 exercises, including back extensions and glute work, and is ideal for building core strength.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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