as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
demanded an unconditional surrender
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Recent Examples of unconditional
To that effect, partners today called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait and respect for the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation and the law of the sea.
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CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
None of the 27 member states of the European Union grant automatic, unconditional citizenship to children born on their soil to foreign parents.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Her loyalty, unconditional love and gratitude will be worth the extra care her heart requires, guaranteed!
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
But nowadays, unconditional US aid to Israel is deeply unpopular with Democratic voters, who are more likely than ever to sympathize with Palestinians over the Jewish state.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
None of the 27 member states of the European Union grant automatic, unconditional citizenship to children born on their soil to foreign parents.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Her loyalty, unconditional love and gratitude will be worth the extra care her heart requires, guaranteed!
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
But nowadays, unconditional US aid to Israel is deeply unpopular with Democratic voters, who are more likely than ever to sympathize with Palestinians over the Jewish state.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unconditional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconditional
Adjective
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With Trump, these oppositions are never absolute.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The offense came up with timely hits early, Garrett Crochet was back to being Garrett Crochet and in the top of the ninth, the Red Sox erupted in epic fashion, scoring 10 runs to turn what was already a blowout into an absolute laugher.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The format has its limitations, though — the most obvious for fans with an inclination to ship is the sheer inability to develop romantic relationships over the course of a season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And Taaffe has existed, for two months, in the carefree limbo that comes with the utter lack of choice over his future.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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This would be an utter disaster; 70% to 100% of the several countries in this region fully rely on desalination plants.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gil also totaled four complete innings, five hits, three walks, zero strikeouts and a pair of two-run homers, courtesy of Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, in his fourth start of the season.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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With savings up to 86 percent on complete sets and lots of cooling options for warm nights, there are some major bedding deals lurking on the site.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond that, he’s motivated by pure self-interest.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Jets are in need of talent up and down the roster and getting possibly the best pure pass rusher in the class is a good place to start.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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This translates to the Gap cardigan sweater and the Levi’s shorts paired with the flats for a simple, slightly elevated look that feels comfortable.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Patriots entered Thursday with 11 total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a definite dichotomy between upstairs and downstairs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconditional. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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