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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
This appeal to traditional Georgian values won support in rural communities and carried the coalition to an absolute majority in Parliament in 2016.
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Anastasiya Zavyalova, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s going from a shoo-in to qualify for the Champions League most years, let alone compete for silverware, to the first season being an absolute calamity.
—Straight Outta Cobham, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Consistent messaging is an absolute must, whether in CX environments or in conversations with sales reps.
—Mike Meisenheimer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Anastasiya Zavyalova, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s going from a shoo-in to qualify for the Champions League most years, let alone compete for silverware, to the first season being an absolute calamity.
—Straight Outta Cobham, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Consistent messaging is an absolute must, whether in CX environments or in conversations with sales reps.
—Mike Meisenheimer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolute
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Too many leaders seek to lead down by being authoritative, by pushing dictates on people and relentlessly driving forward toward arbitrary goals and deadlines.—
Andrew Deutscher,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The responses, submitted by a fairly arbitrary group of women, range from profound to half-hearted.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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The themes of the game were unconditional love and revenge, which is in line with the series as well.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Plano’s restaurant inspections function on a 100-point system, with a score of 100 considered to be perfect and a score of 70 considered to be extremely poor.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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For a club trying to re-establish winning credibility, winning charisma after a difficult few years, Paratici could be perfect.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The latest tool used by winemakers to show off the pure terroir of their grapes is the Wineglobe, a 100 percent glass orb to vinify and age wine.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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To suggest that the cartels might import coca leaves to extract cocaine makes about as much sense as suggesting that someone would import Dom Perignon to secure by chemical processing pure extracts of ethyl alcohol.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nor is there any conclusive evidence on dosing and timing for supplements.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Stone, as he's done before without providing conclusive evidence, took aim at the Central Intelligence Agency.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plan Your Trip Charleston, South Carolina The Holy City may be blanketed in humidity in the height of summer, but Charlestonians have figured out all the best ways to deal with the oppressive air.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet history provides no shortage of examples of human courage, even under the most oppressive circumstances.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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The advantages of living simply and cheaply At first blush, Brewer wouldn’t seem like the ideal fit in Oman.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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