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.
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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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