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
Otherwise, there is absolutely no indication that Russia won’t wait and regroup and pursue the same goals later on—in other words, subjugating Ukraine, carrying out regime change, and making sure that Ukraine remains essentially in the Russian sphere of influence.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
That that along with our other policies will allow our auto industry to absolutely boom.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
That along with our other policies will allow our auto industry to absolutely boom.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Evans absolutely would have gotten more July 1 on the open market.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
That that along with our other policies will allow our auto industry to absolutely boom.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
That along with our other policies will allow our auto industry to absolutely boom.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Evans absolutely would have gotten more July 1 on the open market.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 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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They can be paired with perfumes that share complimentary notes to design totally custom scents.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Contributions are not tax deductible, but future earnings and growth are entirely free of tax.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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That document says the federal government should get out of the student loan business entirely.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 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 chain was wholly owned by Walmart for more than a decade until 2021, when the U.S. retailer sold a 65% stake to KKR and another 20% to Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Group, which is controlled by billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This problem is created wholly by public institutions seeking to make a profit.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rapaport, who personally uses 8 to 10 drops of the serum on the face and neck, recommends waiting three to five minutes for the serum to fully sink in before moving on to the next steps in your routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Convergence Entertainment will produce and fully finance Wall of White, a narrative adaptation of the documentary by Jared Drake and Steven Sig.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Taking the time to evaluate these elements thoroughly helps ensure a strong, balanced partnership that sets the foundation for long-term success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Soap may be especially problematic if it’s not rinsed off thoroughly, which is more likely with bar soap than the liquid variety.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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James is certainly playing like someone who believes.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Change can be hard sometimes, so certainly some of the discontent is just a function of having the phone interface changed without warning.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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