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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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3
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
Women’s oxytocin levels increased after exposure to lavender, neroli, jasmine absolute, roman chamomile, clary sage and Indian sandalwood oils, one study showed.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Tables, ladders and chairs (TLC) at SummerSlam could only mean one thing – absolute carnage.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Outside experts have been quick to point out critical information missing from the DOE's nest report, including the absolute level of radioactivity found in the nest, the specific isotopes that were found, and the type of wasps that built the nest.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Then, in absolute contrast, is her role in HBO Max hit series Hacks as a TikTok superstar with a substance abuse problem and the moniker Dance Mom (only Dance Mom is not, in fact, a mom).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Tables, ladders and chairs (TLC) at SummerSlam could only mean one thing – absolute carnage.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Outside experts have been quick to point out critical information missing from the DOE's nest report, including the absolute level of radioactivity found in the nest, the specific isotopes that were found, and the type of wasps that built the nest.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Then, in absolute contrast, is her role in HBO Max hit series Hacks as a TikTok superstar with a substance abuse problem and the moniker Dance Mom (only Dance Mom is not, in fact, a mom).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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In some ways, are triple doubles an arbitrary achievement?—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lalami clearly needed a way to get Sara home to end the book, and springing her in this way is consistent with the arbitrary nature of her incarceration and the mercurial behavior of her keepers.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the pic, eras overlap seamlessly, capturing the primal fears, rituals, and unconditional bonds that remain unchanged through time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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One of the most important parts of the film is the story of Ella Little-Collins unconditional love towards Malcolm X, Gayotto-Hohl said.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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The conditions are perfect for the fungi to feed on decaying organic matter and produce fruit.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this Saturday would be a perfect time to visit the exhibition as the Spirit of ’45 Living History Day and Swing Dance will be taking place, starting at 2 p.m.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The shot was clean with a bold recovery, just like a pure Mickelson moment.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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But to date, there is no conclusive evidence that RL endows LLMs with reasoning capabilities that generalize beyond easily verifiable domains like math and coding.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Typically, dermatologists aren’t huge fans of using supplements to boost collagen stores, because there’s no conclusive evidence to show that collagen peptides actually make their way to the skin.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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Philadelphia had 29 days, Washington had 27 days and Baltimore had 24 days where the highest dew point simmered to at least 75 degrees, which even the the weather service office in Tampa calls oppressive, according to weather service data.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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What was mostly missing was the occasional cool front that pushes out the most oppressive heat and humidity.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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Amid all the looming consciousness that our time on earth is precious, there are also specials unerringly devoted to utter stupidity, and even the comedians fixated on mortality are delivering life-affirming material, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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At my worst, there was utter loneliness and anhedonia.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
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The base is also ideal for wider feet, so your toes won’t get squished.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Pair that with Bitcoin’s new all-time high, and Block’s timing is ideal.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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