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
Sometimes, the person claims the best gel for a half marathon is, well, absolutely none at all, or that no athlete needs calories during training.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
The result: hard floors look absolutely great once it's done.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
The only downside is the 60Hz refresh rate, which is absolutely fine for most streaming video and console gaming.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
That was before a back-to-back against the defending Stanley Cup champions — who absolutely dismantled the Hurricanes.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
The result: hard floors look absolutely great once it's done.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
The only downside is the 60Hz refresh rate, which is absolutely fine for most streaming video and console gaming.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
That was before a back-to-back against the defending Stanley Cup champions — who absolutely dismantled the Hurricanes.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
Adverb
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Plus, the red packaging is totally on theme for Valentine’s Day.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics manage to be about nothing in particular yet totally intelligible.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Trump’s first outlined budget, made in March 2017, eliminated funding entirely, but Congress refused to allow this.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2025
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No wonder Melania ceded the floor almost entirely to her larger-than-life husband during his first term.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Some of the best ready-to-wear suits on the market come from such brands, whose wholly distinctive points of view provide a welcome departure from the rigidity of many bespoke tailors’ house styles.—
Aleks Cvetkovic,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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The reality star paired the piece with a black miniskirt, sheer black tights and black pumps for a wholly monochrome look that mimicked the color choices of her family.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Your media and message must fully resonate with your target audience based on the objective for the ad.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But Hart is correct, no one attacks these types of plays quite like Anunoby does.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Yeezy teased the first black bodysuit, which is quite revealing.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Her book will thoroughly inform those affected by the disease, touching on all that happens before a child is born with sickle cell and extending all the way to finding — or conceiving — a bone marrow donor.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Dermatologists say there is certainly merit to the idea that toxic relationships take a toll on your skin, as well as your overall health, and thereby contribute to acne.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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And while that was certainly true this year, the real winners in a lot of ways were the new additions to the guitar amplifier world.—
Josh Chesler,
SPIN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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