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.
  • Elk is my absolute favorite wild game, followed closely by moose.
    Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The hot pink trend that ruled 2022 is alive, well, and looking its absolute best in this mini dress.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Radcliff belonged on the Mount Rushmore of scouting with a work ethic that was the absolute best in the business.
    Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2023
  • But consumers should book as early as possible to avoid paying absolute top dollar or being shut out entirely.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2023
  • From a young age, New Year's Day has been one of my absolute favorite days, for the last 5-6 years it's been one of the saddest.
    Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Stakeout is an upstairs flat with tight corridors and narrow balconies that’s an absolute frenzy on Faceoff.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Fall is an absolute cornucopia of mani inspo, what with the ever-changing leaves, dark nights, and cozy drinks, and Hailey Bieber knows it.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Built for absolute comfort and priced for the egregiously wealthy, the Cullinan coddles you with two rows of plush seating as lovely as leather couches.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 19 Jan. 2023
  • But even the most dedicated monks knew that achieving absolute single-mindedness could only ever last for a fleeting moment.
    WIRED, 19 Jan. 2023
  • However, building transmission lines is an absolute minefield of challenges that has stifled its expansion for decades.
    Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Louisiana’s top higher ed exec is unrivaled, the absolute best among state-level leaders.
    Shaun Harper, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Wayre’s Flow shorts and Shift & Snap tank are an absolute dream for travel — chic, versatile, lightweight, easy to pack, and simple to care for.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The change is expected to be debated in Parliament next month, where Macron no longer has an absolute majority.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Sizes range from small to 3XL, making this lightweight yet cozy jacket an absolute essential for both travel and everyday outings.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Congress has subpoena power, and its ability to compel the administration is absolute.
    ABC News, 29 Jan. 2023
  • 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

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