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The proposed configuration is based on a hybrid resonator arrangement that promotes strong electromagnetic interaction and enables multiple resonant modes within a single unit cell. Consequently, six distinct absorption peaks are obtained at 2.4, 5.21, 6.88, 9.77, 12.61, and 14.99 GHz, covering S-, C-, X-, and Ku-band applications. The absorber exhibits high absorption performance, exceeding 97% across most operating frequencies and slightly lower value is observed of 91.13% at 12.61 GHz, which indicates effective impedance matching with free space and efficient energy dissipation mechanisms. The absorption characteristics are further examined through surface current distributions, electric field confinement, and effective medium analysis, demonstrating that the multi-band response originates from the interaction of multiple resonant elements and intrinsic material losses. Moreover, the proposed structure maintains stable performance for different polarization angles and oblique wave incidence, confirming its polarization-insensitive and angularly stable behavior. To validate the design, a prototype is fabricated and experimentally characterized using a free-space measurement setup, showing close agreement with the simulated results. 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