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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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Natasha Lyonne herself is a delight, but watching our favorite former cinematic cheerleader acting opposite legends like Cherry Jones, Clea DuVall, and Stephanie Hsu is an absolute delight.
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Samantha Allen, Them, 19 Dec. 2024
Of course, the president has absolute authority to pardon any federal felon, but with the exception of an outlier like Donald Trump, most presidents trust the process.
—Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, the authors of the first SDU study said that the absolute risk of the condition among semaglutide users is low.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Watch Christmas Lodge on Amazon Prime Video November Christmas (2010)
Be warned: This one's an absolute tearjerker.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Allen, Them, 19 Dec. 2024
Of course, the president has absolute authority to pardon any federal felon, but with the exception of an outlier like Donald Trump, most presidents trust the process.
—Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, the authors of the first SDU study said that the absolute risk of the condition among semaglutide users is low.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Watch Christmas Lodge on Amazon Prime Video November Christmas (2010)
Be warned: This one's an absolute tearjerker.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Get the ring that’s perfect for the woman, not the ring whose price tag aligns with an arbitrary algorithm. 18.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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After all, so many of the norms that make disability so inconvenient—font sizes, the height at which a drawing is hung—are utterly arbitrary, and so can be reinvented.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to the survey, 91 percent of pet owners say their animals' unconditional love is especially comforting during the holiday season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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From breezy linen pants that are ideal for tropical vacations to leather motorcycle jackets perfect for a night out, there’s something for every kind of trip and traveler.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Fresh baby spinach: Once cooked down, spinach turns silky and tender, perfect for filling up lots of lasagna layers.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Two of the league’s best pure scorers and most pugnacious alpha dogs go at it Wednesday, with each trying more than 10 3-pointers a game this season.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amnesty International just published conclusive evidence that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and continues to do so.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Based on the classic Stephen King novel written under pen name Richard Bachman, The Running Man is set in an oppressive future where the government controls the media.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Air-Dried Texture Yoko Ono's white felt hat is the ideal topper for her freewheeling mane, worn for her wedding to John Lennon near Gibraltar, Spain.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Major software implementations present an ideal opportunity to reassess all facets of the organization.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Absolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolute. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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