absolute
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Even since the start of May, while Microsoft advanced on an absolute basis, it failed to keep pace with rival software names on a relative basis, highlighting ongoing leadership concerns.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
He remembers the moment with perfect clarity because for just about anybody else, hitting triple digits is the absolute pinnacle of pitching achievement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"It is causing absolute chaos - footfall in the town is down, passing trade in terms of commuters is down and it is day one - we have got six weeks of this," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Even six and 12 months out, absolute returns have been surprisingly weak, Lerner pointed out.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Ellsberg stood on the sidewalk outside of a Philadelphia courthouse, feeling like an absolute fool.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing absolute
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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