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Recent Examples of absolute Please know that your safety is our absolute first priority. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 July 2025 Our booksellers are absolute pros at matching people with the perfect book. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 3 July 2025 But absolute temperature is still not the whole story. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Remaining calm under pressure is an absolute must here. Bill Rokos, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for absolute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
  • These seemingly arbitrary small items are essentially sweeteners to win over lawmakers who might quibble with the broader thrust of the legislation.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
  • Regardless, the court continues to find that the government's actions were arbitrary and capricious, in part because the government never bothered to define the problems that would get a grant canceled.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The report comes a day after the European Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unconditional release of all hostages, and a permanent end to all hostilities.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
  • Chara appeared in court in London on June 18, and was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on Aug. 20, meaning that the group could still play at Glastonbury.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Original price: $29.99 This rustic American flag wreath is perfect for adding a welcoming touch to your front door.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • The Ohio State alum could also be a perfect mentor to 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • As Electrek points out, the E-VO isn't a pure Honda product.
    Utkarsh Sood June 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
  • Add in the pure creativity and skill of Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat (legit competitors in their own rights, albeit in smaller bodies), and the two-way play of Dylan Larkin and Nate Danielson, and the future forward lineup starts to look pretty balanced.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • The series had a rather shocking ending, and in some ways, seemed pretty conclusive.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Those observations proved less conclusive than had been hoped, but during the rest of the voyage, Cook was able to map the coastland of New Zealand before sailing west to the southeastern coast of Australia—the first record of Europeans on the continent's Eastern coastline.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • For those still experiencing the oppressive heat, here are some tips for how to find your own bit of relief.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • But what is a heat dome, and why does the phenomenon bring oppressive heat with it?
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • The bagels were utter perfection to my mind, taste buds and insidees, and a spell of satisfaction and euphoria took over.
    Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • But the European agenda must also aim to reverse Gazans’ utter dependence on outside aid while enhancing reconstruction standards.
    Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Future threats to Uruguayan waterfowl conservation notwithstanding, for our group of American bird hunters, another clear-cool afternoon proves ideal to visit the edge of a grove of eucalyptus, a favorite roost for nearly unfathomable numbers of doves.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • The Finn is keen on a full-time seat with one of the teams on the grid, but with a competitive driver market, Cadillac looked to be ideal way to get back.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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