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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
And even the mighty NFL isn’t impervious to the ravages of demographic drift, although the league’s absolute deliveries of the under-50 set remain the gold standard.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.
—Steve Woolpert, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?
—PC Magazine, 4 July 2025
This override, or preemption, would require that the standard of liability for any actions brought in court be comparable negligence and not absolute liability.
—Nick Langworthy, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.
—Steve Woolpert, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4)
What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?
—PC Magazine, 4 July 2025
This override, or preemption, would require that the standard of liability for any actions brought in court be comparable negligence and not absolute liability.
—Nick Langworthy, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
Adjective
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There are no longer arbitrary divisions in which people say that different functions aren’t their job or concern.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Marylanders deserve a civil justice system that recognizes the full scope of human suffering and empowers citizen juries to render verdicts based on evidence rather than arbitrary limitations.—
Bruce M. Plaxen,
Baltimore Sun,
12 July 2025
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Nonetheless, my hopeful response to my own question is that the transformed form of nature can also be the subject of humanity’s unconditional love.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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The unconditional love a therapy dog provides when visiting those battling an illness can be that source of hope.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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The other five pools offer a more serene atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing evening swim, with one just steps away from the rooms.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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In the post’s third slide, Mahomes posed alongside her husband Patrick Mahomes, and their two children, Sterling and Bronze, while wearing a plain T-shirt, black shorts, and a fuss-free crossbody bag perfect for days spent chasing little ones.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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This remains pure conjecture, and an exaggeration of the role of symbiosis beyond what mainstream evolutionary theory would support; random mutation is still considered the main driver of speciation.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Cam, 40, inhabits a space similar to Brandi Carlile, her appealing songs making their point in a pure, expressive voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The forensic evidence was so conclusive that the case settled for a fraction of the initial demand, saving millions in potential damages.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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So Professor Thackeray, being a smart and thorough scientist, decided to obtain conclusive proof.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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In many areas along and east of the Mississippi River, heat index values could soar to between 110 and 115 degrees — the kind of oppressive heat that can quickly turn dangerous without proper precautions.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Sweltering under a heat dome that brought oppressive triple-digit temperatures and humidity to large swaths of the Midwest and East Coast, average daily highs in Chicago topped 84.1 degrees in June, 3.7 degrees above normal.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Today, dark matter and dark energy — together composing 95% of the contents of the universe — remain utter mysteries.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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This approach came into being several years ago after the Medical Board’s last confidential diversion system was deemed an utter failure and patients were harmed at the hands of struggling doctors.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Gallup opinion polling has found that Americans’ ideal number of children per family has averaged about 2.5 since the late 1970s, even as the actual fertility rate has fallen much lower.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The crisp lines make this an ideal addition to a minimalist space.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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