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
If not clear already: This camera is absolutely not for fussy photographers.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
Palmer and her glam team always bring their A-game and leave absolutely zero details unnoticed, which makes sense given Palmer, like Beyoncé, is a proud Virgo.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
And yet, the new administration will absolutely shake up the current order of things, in both ways large and small.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
An absolutely unexpected encounter with game will ruin many a man.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
Palmer and her glam team always bring their A-game and leave absolutely zero details unnoticed, which makes sense given Palmer, like Beyoncé, is a proud Virgo.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
And yet, the new administration will absolutely shake up the current order of things, in both ways large and small.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
An absolutely unexpected encounter with game will ruin many a man.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
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Green segments indicate areas where your PC is totally on point security-wise.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Don’t move can probably be considered a success with a nearly totally unknown cast that would not demand big bucks to star, plus an incredibly simplistic concept that had to be cheap to film.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Before this week, Linkin Park had climbed as high as No. 2 on the list that focuses entirely on pure purchases.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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But on Tuesday news broke that the series would return with an entirely new cast.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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This pairing creates a head-turning scent that’s sweet, elegant, and utterly unforgettable.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
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Featuring ribbed detailing and gold rims, these crystal wine glasses are modern and chic, yet utterly timeless.Brandi Fuller, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Government spending is totally out of control, and the number of people who are partially or wholly dependent on government transfer payments has mushroomed.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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That Black artists are expected to conform and continuously subject themselves to such hostile environments under the guise of participating in community is wholly unfair.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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For example, walking beside someone, being on their side and helping carry their load are ways to be fully present and with another person, your friend.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, depending on the terms of your policy, certain types of damage might not be fully covered.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Before the Rocco, that meant my roommate’s old college mini fridge: a retro-looking light blue number that looked quite cute next to our yellow couch, but was quite bulky and left something to be desired functionality-wise.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, the internal resolution before upscaling to 4K in both modes was quite low, often below 1440p and 1080p in respective modes, leading to a somewhat blurry image.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shake thoroughly to blend the smoky and sweet flavors, then strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tom's said the black substance was located in an area that was hard to reach and prone to moisture, but that it has since thoroughly been cleaned.Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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It’s certainly had a smoother road than 1985’s Return to Oz.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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But one of the downfalls certainly has been how divisive some of the language is.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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