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
There is zero doubt, absolutely zero doubt, that if a devoutly Muslim player refused to wear the pride hat, Slusser would never even consider criticizing them for it.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Kahan headlines Rolling Stone’s inaugural Stateside Festival on July 4, just ahead of his return to Fenway on July 18 and 19, where 70,000 people will get to see a guy with his guitar absolutely captivate.
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Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
But for those who absolutely must release their venom, hit me in the comments section below or at my X handle, @Ken_Rosenthal.
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Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
And their victory over Ecuador was the strongest performance yet, absolutely dominating the opening half-hour, then managing the game comfortably against a South American for many folks thought was a tournament darkhorse coming in.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Kahan headlines Rolling Stone’s inaugural Stateside Festival on July 4, just ahead of his return to Fenway on July 18 and 19, where 70,000 people will get to see a guy with his guitar absolutely captivate.
—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
But for those who absolutely must release their venom, hit me in the comments section below or at my X handle, @Ken_Rosenthal.
—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
And their victory over Ecuador was the strongest performance yet, absolutely dominating the opening half-hour, then managing the game comfortably against a South American for many folks thought was a tournament darkhorse coming in.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
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A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story will reach new heights this week with a totally low-key two-day wedding bash at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
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The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.
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Other buildings were seen entirely crumbled on the ground.
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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The subwoofer itself sports an eight-inch dual active driver that pumps out bone-shattering bass, and when paired with Dolby Atmos 3D support, the spatial audio sounds utterly unreal.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
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That power is not wholly spent, nor wholly eclipsed, by anti-democratic forces.
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Which brings us to the second – 20th- and 21st-century – level of Wuthering Heights’ wholly justified fame.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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