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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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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
From start to finish, Magic Mike XXL is an absolute joy—a film that boldly rejects toxic masculinity, that isn’t driven by rivalries or alpha dynamics or cynicism, that features men who build each other up, who cry together, who admit fears, who help each other accomplish their goals.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Iowa lawmakers wrap up 21-hour final day of 2025 session
Matt Gaetz calls Casey DeSantis an ‘absolute force’ in possible Florida governor bid
Both have expressed support for President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, but the election represents a partywide disagreement about how to move forward.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
Scroll on for editor favorites, stylist insight, and the absolute best of the best frizzy hair products.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Sometimes, a Trump pardon or commutation can be made — or broken — for the absolute pettiest of reasons.
—Asawin Suebsaeng, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Iowa lawmakers wrap up 21-hour final day of 2025 session
Matt Gaetz calls Casey DeSantis an ‘absolute force’ in possible Florida governor bid
Both have expressed support for President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, but the election represents a partywide disagreement about how to move forward.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
Scroll on for editor favorites, stylist insight, and the absolute best of the best frizzy hair products.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Sometimes, a Trump pardon or commutation can be made — or broken — for the absolute pettiest of reasons.
—Asawin Suebsaeng, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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But Laxe’s cadence of death is nasty and arbitrary and delightful.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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These bills would formalize what the Parole Board should already be doing and therefore limit arbitrary rejections.—
Julia Salazar,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Trump offered to mediate the conflict and renewed his call for an unconditional ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Then, in Kyiv, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK and Poland demanded an unconditional ceasefire for a month, and published a picture of the five countries’ leaders on the phone to President Trump.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Specifically, the best manu jumpers form a perfect 45-degree V with their bodies in the air.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Shark vacuum has received hundreds of perfect ratings from reviewers who praise it for its lightweight, easy-to-use design and strong suction.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Transform any rejection into pure business motivation and wins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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By pure chance, Prevost was shown on the MLB on FOX broadcast for that game at U.S. Cellular Field on Oct. 22, 2005, and the cameras caught him during the top of the ninth inning as the White Sox were clinching a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Perhaps the most conclusive evidence assembled has been the 800 page report and interactive digital platform by experts at Forensic Architecture.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The filmmakers are never conclusive about Enzo’s burgeoning sexuality nor his plans for the future, and that’s clearly by design.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, Florida had its attractions, one of which was the sunny weather, although air conditioning was still rare at the time, and the heat and humidity could be oppressive for much of the year.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Cricket is not even just fighting against other sports, but also its own with the slew of formats and franchise leagues creating utter confusion amid a congested calendar.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Trump, for his part, has shown no interest in Palestinian civilian life for its own sake (and has demonstrated utter disdain for domestic pro-Palestinian activists).—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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The styles are ideal for those who want to seamlessly merge their indoor style alfresco.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
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This speaker is ideal for kitchens or bedrooms to enjoy casual music listening, employ smart home voice control, and set daily alarms.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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