out-and-out

adjective

ˌau̇t-ᵊn(d)-ˈau̇t

Synonyms of out-and-out next

: being such completely at all times, in every way, or from every point of view

an out-and-out fraud

Examples of out-and-out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This time the charges relate to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, charges that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election — accusations of an out-and-out threat to democracy. —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2023 But out-and-out defamation would seem to be off the table. —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2023 Unlike some companies, however, platform sharing at VW-Audi doesn't mean out-and-out cloning. —

Tony Swan, Car and Driver, 3 June 2023 Though there is only space for one pure wideman in the current four-man midfield system, Dembele is the out-and-out first choice while the likes of positional rivals Ansu Fati, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres could all be sold in the upcoming transfer window. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 May 2023 But no one dared to make an out-and-out MCU comedy until Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok. —

Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2023 This was an out-and-out conspiracy to kill six kids. —

Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023 While Wong scores more and Norchad Omier is a more out-and-out post presence, Miller on paper possesses the kind of versatility and athleticism at the four that’s presented IU with persistent matchup issues this season. —

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2023 View Photos As an out-and-out rapscallion, the quiet-riot GLI ridicules ostensibly more sporting machinery. —

Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023 See More

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