as in totally
in a complete or unlimited way
She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving.
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Recent Examples of absolutely
The absolutely packed boxed set contains everything a group needs to play the game like dice, maps, rules and even a full 10 story adventure path.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The Rams’ defensive line quickly developed into an absolutely outstanding pass-rushing unit but its largest player, rotational nose tackle Bobby Brown III, may depart in free agency.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Something like ‘Terrifier,’ for example, so successful, so well done, absolutely unappealing to me, like in every possible way.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The Rams’ defensive line quickly developed into an absolutely outstanding pass-rushing unit but its largest player, rotational nose tackle Bobby Brown III, may depart in free agency.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Something like ‘Terrifier,’ for example, so successful, so well done, absolutely unappealing to me, like in every possible way.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
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Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And admit it: This jump scare totally scared the bejeezus out of you, right?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
28 Feb. 2025
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What the market is trying to figure out right now is if the February slowdown was entirely due to adverse weather or if there is something wrong with the consumer.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Researchers aren’t entirely sure why that happens to some people and not others, but DNA is part of the story.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The stalking may just have been a way to bide time and screw up the courage for a dinner invite, but after their meal, Burt’s Outie might not be wholly innocent or trustworthy.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2025
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All this from a team that, on paper in the preseason, looked wholly uninspiring.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Many of these movies no longer feel quite so shocking, their tropes now absorbed into mainstream horror.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Eric was also quite magnetic, especially with women, which was always a bit mysterious.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Doctors often downplay or fail to thoroughly treat the biological changes that trigger physical, emotional, and social shifts at midlife, and Berry is asking hard questions about why the medical community doesn't adequately address this important stage with patients.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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To be effective in suppressing stump sprouting, the entire stump, particularly the bark and exposed roots, must be thoroughly sprayed.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, while this dominance is certainly an asset, it can also be viewed as a liability by some, mainly the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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Well, the stats certainly say yes, at least internationally.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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