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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The 30-year-old slugger and five-time All-Star has homered in two straight games and has three more games on this homestand to catch Strawberry.
—Peter Sblendorio, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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The group camped out in a Texas mega-mansion for the entirety of July, streaming for 12 hours each day for 31 days straight.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The 30-year-old slugger and five-time All-Star has homered in two straight games and has three more games on this homestand to catch Strawberry.
—Peter Sblendorio, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Being in your head leads straight to performance anxiety, and that’s a libido killer.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
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At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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City’s attack became more linear, often seeking Haaland early or recycling possession to reset the build-up.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, romantic commitments could become affected by the trajectory of your professional goals, so be honest with yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The project intends to empower Californians to engage in honest discussions, according to its mission statement.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The shot was clean with a bold recovery, just like a pure Mickelson moment.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Democratic Party is also home to outspoken critics of Israel and much of the Jewish community, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders, and others.—
Nathan Diament,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To survive, many walk a tightrope: confident, but not too confident; straightforward, but not too direct; passionate, but not too emotional.—
Yann Dang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Operating costs will be funded through direct billing, grant writing, the health department’s operating budget and supplemental private fundraising.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Agnes, who has been sober for thirty-nine years, was a twelve-step sponsor, and the home was always bustling with guests from the program.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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The funding was directed to charitable organizations focused on youth, veterans and offering shelters for sober living and halfway houses, according to a statement from the committee.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Following three consecutive days of losses after the Trump-Putin summit was announced, the index regained some ground, and was last seen trading 1.3% higher in Thursday’s session.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Following the departure of Jimmy Butler and two consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Miami Heat is apparently no longer a national draw.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Cena said he’s shared many valuable moments in this ring and thanked the fans right back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There are many direct-to-consumer wellness apps out there: Meditation apps that guide you through mindfulness exercises and breath work or access to therapy right from your phone.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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