How to Use absolute in a Sentence

absolute

adjective
  • I have absolute faith in her ability to get the job done.
  • The country is an absolute monarchy.
  • The country is ruled by an absolute dictator.
  • He swore an oath of absolute secrecy.
  • You can't predict the future with absolute certainty.
  • When it comes to using computers, I'm an absolute beginner.
  • Fun, flirty and sometimes adult-themed, drag shows are an absolute blast.
    Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Gene Hackman was at the absolute peak of his powers at this point.
    Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 28 Nov. 2022
  • However, the absolute locations of their beds tend to vary.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Nordstrom is one of our absolute must-shop stops for Cyber Monday.
    Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The stage is set for a player widely regarded as one of the game’s best, if not the absolute best, to go out on the ultimate high.
    Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2022
  • This is our absolute favorite robot vacuum if money is no object.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The trickiest part of roasting the absolute tastiest turkey is brining it.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • This being Argentina, though, even a two-goal lead did not provide absolute certainty.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Her endorsement of Sabey and Perkins’s parenting was absolute.
    Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2022
  • For all but audiophiles and those wanting the absolute best, the Beam nails the right balance of sound and affordability for most people.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Vitamin C Rose products are an absolute glow-inducing dream come true, and this new moisturizer is no different.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The songs recorded for what became Big Star’s mythical third LP run the whole gamut from absolute heartbreak to unfettered joy.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Leslie was both a man of the earth and an absolute angel ...
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Of all those days on set of the epic space drama, which one has been the absolute best?
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The court sat in absolute silence for more than a minute.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to read about our absolute favorite scents of the year.
    Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • What an absolute joy to share the stage with her every night for a year.
    Annie Alleman, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2019
  • In another city, this would have been been the absolute high point of the show.
    Drew Lazor, Philly.com, 10 June 2018
  • It’s been an absolute dream to work with him, Jeff, and the whole Conaco team.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 May 2023
  • The white queen size is slashed to just $25, an absolute steal for a comforter.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
  • Weeding is by far and away one of the absolute worst lawn chores.
    Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
  • The right to bear arms is not an absolute right, Shekarchi noted.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2022
  • To even be in a room or be in a space with them, let alone work with them, would be an absolute dream.
    Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Black quarterbacks no longer have to be the absolute best just to get a chance to make a team.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2023

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