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absolute

[ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot] / ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut /
ADJECTIVE
without limit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complete full infinite outright pure sheer simple unadulterated unconditional unlimited unqualified utter
STRONG
entire free total unabridged
WEAK
consummate downright flat out no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no joke no strings attached plenary straight out supreme thorough unrestricted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded conditional incomplete indefinite limited needy qualified uncertain unfinished
STRONG
abridged part partial
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant dependent flawed imperfect restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
in control or complete authority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrary dictatorial full
STRONG
absolutist authoritarian sovereign totalitarian
WEAK
autocratic autonomous despotic monocratic preeminent supreme tyrannical tyrannous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
democratic
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical definite exact factual genuine infallible undeniable unequivocal unmitigated unquestionable
STRONG
positive
WEAK
actual conclusive consummate decided decisive fixed precise sure unambiguous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous equivocal false imperfect imprecise incorrect indefinite inexact questionable uncertain unsure vague
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
excellent, perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical complete ultimate
STRONG
ideal
WEAK
faultless flawless impeccable thorough unblemished unflawed untarnished
Antonyms
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accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding

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“The largest account continues to grow in absolute dollars, while the rest of the customer base grows even faster,” said CEO Jack Abuhoff.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“The goal is not to catch the absolute lowest rate. The goal is to lock a rate that works for your budget and protect it from moving against you before closing.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

"If that doesn't get given as a penalty, then it's an absolute free-for-all from now on," David Moyes said after the game.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Coty said its results were below its potential on an absolute basis, but its profitability tracked ahead of its expectations despite disruption from the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

No. It was the absolute last thing Ekon wanted, but at the same time his heart was beginning to pound in a new, unpleasant way.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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