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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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Businesses now live in fear of retroactive rulings, arbitrary penalties and endless audits.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The risks include wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Both Merz and Zelensky criticized the Kremlin’s effective rejection of an unconditional ceasefire proposed by the U.S., which Kyiv accepted.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Ukraine has agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, proposed by the U.S., but Putin rejected it.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
26 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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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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Here are some of the best words to describe his work: simple, clean, clear, pure and, above all, elegant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Over the years, the coin's size and composition changed, moving from pure copper to a copper-zinc blend.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 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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The United States held Qaddafi’s Libya up as a success story in the global war on terror, a former rogue state that had made amends for its murderous past, relinquished its nuclear-weapons program and reoriented its oppressive state apparatus around American foreign-policy priorities.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Contracts of adhesion are sometimes seen as oppressive, especially in the consumer context, but courts often regard them as enforceable.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
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Even more notable was the string of copycat series Survivor sparked, which caused an utter explosion for the genre as other networks raced to find its very own success story.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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His mission was to keep the vibes high in the face of utter hopelessness.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The linen fabric is lightweight and ideal for hot weather, and the side pockets are a bonus, too.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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We are blessed with the ideal conditions for homeowners to save money on our electricity bills, and increase our property values, by installing rooftop solar.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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