as in totally
in a complete or unlimited way
She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving.
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Recent Examples of absolutely
In other words, the Dunkin’ crowd is the same people Maura Healey has absolutely zero connection to, in any way, just like every other Democrat in Massachusetts.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Our healthcare system is absolutely insane.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The gifts arrived after a season marked by Underwood’s unflinching honesty as a judge, proving that real critique and deep encouragement can absolutely coexist.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, that content is a 17-year-old miniature horse named Black Pearl absolutely shredding an electric keyboard in a children’s hospital.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Our healthcare system is absolutely insane.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The gifts arrived after a season marked by Underwood’s unflinching honesty as a judge, proving that real critique and deep encouragement can absolutely coexist.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, that content is a 17-year-old miniature horse named Black Pearl absolutely shredding an electric keyboard in a children’s hospital.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
Adverb
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no seder would be complete without everyone sitting at the table at the end of the night, totally stuffed and maybe a little tipsy, to chat and gossip about everyday life.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are also two completely accessible suites available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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After trading back twice on Thursday night to move out of the first round entirely, the San Francisco 49ers finally got on the board in the 2026 NFL Draft with the first pick of Round 2 on Friday, taking Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal — once utterly unthinkable — now becomes all too possible.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the wellness factor, this is an utterly beautiful, throw-your-cares-away hotel on a private Caribbean island loved by A-list celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Couric noted that his parents — Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg — were not portrayed particularly positively in the show.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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While there was no major breakthrough, representatives from both countries spoke positively about the more than two-hour meeting.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rollercoaster, which is run by ex-Remarkable bosses James Fox and Dom Waugh, launched in the summer of 2021 and at that point was wholly owned by ITV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gray is a very smart actor and wholly credible as a woman swimming in the amoral landscape of big tech, cursed by having eyes wide open.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After days of whirlwind weather, Chicagoans can expect to see conditions mellow out this week — but April showers aren’t over quite yet.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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