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
To finally witness it at the world’s most prestigious arena was absolutely glorious.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
This moment of unity must be seized, and the timing is absolutely critical.
—CBS News, 13 July 2025
Standing at 6-foot-8, Schoolcraft is absolutely massive and has a level of extension that makes his already blazing 97 mph fastball play even faster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Don’t go to the extreme and declare that reversibility is absolutely impossible.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
This moment of unity must be seized, and the timing is absolutely critical.
—CBS News, 13 July 2025
Standing at 6-foot-8, Schoolcraft is absolutely massive and has a level of extension that makes his already blazing 97 mph fastball play even faster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Don’t go to the extreme and declare that reversibility is absolutely impossible.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolutely
Adverb
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Twelve months from now, Romero would only have a year left on his deal, a lucrative free transfer in 2027 would be on the horizon, and the dynamic would be totally different.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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An effort across the U.S., Mexico and Central America that began in the 1950s was so successful this flying menace was totally eradicated north of Panama, except for a few tiny outbreaks.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Yet even the optimistic Poiret (or his team) could ignore the war entirely, reported Jeanne Ramon Fernandez.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Now more than 200 people have signed a petition seeking reinstatement of the class, Matson Tanner said, adding that the community did this entirely on its own.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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In the Forsaken years, this was once a company of 1300+ almost wholly devoted to a single game with even two support studios in tow.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Raise salaries, diminish contractual obligations to teach, include the expenses of laboratory instruction and add the depreciation of expensive buildings — all factors in the sciences — and tuition becomes wholly inadequate to cover even the cost of instruction.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Choose a pair that fully supports your foot, with no overhang at the heel, toes, or sides.2 If your sandals irritate your feet, don’t ignore that—instead, try another pair.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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However, these components aren't always thoroughly checked, creating significant business risks.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the video shows, while her mom Ruth appeared thoroughly unimpressed, her dad Bob couldn't help but laugh.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Vertical Applications While Parker admits the traditional style of lap siding still dominates the siding landscape, verticality is certainly having a moment.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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But the actor is certainly no stranger to grabbing the attention of Emmy voters; this is his sixth Emmy nomination — and his sixth time turning voters' heads while wearing scrubs.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolutely. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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