absolutely

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Recent Examples of absolutely This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put fans at the heart of the game and enjoy the sustainability of the whole football pyramid for years and years to come, so my door is absolutely 100 per cent open. Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025 However, the Chiefs will have to overcome an Eagles team that absolutely crushed the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game, and – in Saquon Barkley – has one of the best running backs of all time. Jamie Barton, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025 The pair of beloved stars play undercover tennis phenoms who only use their gifts for good: absolutely wrecking actual professional athletes (Sabrina Ionescu, Randy Moss, and Ryan Crouser) to get their coolers of ULTRAs. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025 The San Diego Padres' offseason has been absolutely abysmal. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for absolutely 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
Adverb
  • Pore strips might give you that weirdly satisfying instant gratification by pulling out surface-level blackheads, but for the long haul, a solid routine with these powerhouse ingredients is the real game-changer—keeping your skin smooth, clear, and totally congestion-free.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
  • They're still employed, but of course their careers have been totally derailed.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Further probing the success of the method, after the feeding test, the researchers had the children in the test group eat at least two tablespoons of peanut butter a week for 16 weeks, and then cut peanuts out entirely for an additional eight weeks.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The right side of the field was entirely new faces with freshmen Kaitlyn Graham and LJ Smith at first and second base, respectively, and sophomore Emma Veach in right field.
    Sam Lane, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Proving that every aspect of the beauty look for Christian Cowan’s A/W ‘25 runway was wholly intentional.
    Kayla Greaves, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Although the succession from Mabe to Harris will certainly be the talk of the town in days to come, just as much time will be spent discussing the wholly unexpected leap of Cobb from the producer’s chair to an exec role at a label.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The cabinet is now charged with drafting a policy statement - a broad outline of the upcoming government’s approach and priorities - and will then need a vote of confidence from Lebanon’s parliament to be fully empowered.
    Reuters, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • After planting, water thoroughly and thereafter only when the surface soil starts to dry.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Perretta said the district will take time to thoroughly review the recommendations and analyze their financial impact, and that the district remains committed to bargaining in good faith.
    Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Dishwasher-safe Dishwasher-safe glasses are the easiest to clean, which will certainly be welcome after spending a couple of hours enjoying a few drinks with friends.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The film has been steadily playing in theaters for months and will certainly continue to be shown for a long time.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025

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