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adverb

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Recent Examples of downright
Adjective
Men have been rocking smaller watches in general and celebrities have really emphasized the trend by going even smaller with downright ultra-small watches that are, in some cases, straight-up women’s timepieces. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025 While hearing other people’s experiences on TikTok and Instagram can be helpful and occasionally empowering, some of the advice out there is downright misleading, Gomez says. Tatiana Walk-Morris, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
This baked broccoli recipe is easy and downright delicious with crispy cheesy pieces and florets that get nice and toasted. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025 Bobby Orr’s feats as a defenseman, meanwhile, always seemed downright impossible, with 915 points in just 657 games, three Harts and eight Norris trophies. James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for downright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downright
Adjective
  • With his initial burst, Sanders can maneuver through gaps with abrupt hands/feet or change the line of scrimmage by quickly getting into a blocker’s chest.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The abrupt cancellation Wednesday of a London trip that Mr. Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had planned – to meet officials from Ukraine and its European allies – was the latest sign that ending the conflict is proving far more complex.
    Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Talk about the low of the low, what utter scumbags.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But sometimes, such as in crosswalks during peak commuting times, that order turns to utter chaos.
    Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • This is absolutely possible–but only if Russia agrees and stops the killing.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Hayes went up with Edwards but got absolutely hammered.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • All four were pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of blunt force injuries sustained in the crash, Allmon said.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • One of the men, Terry Carter, would die from multiple blunt force injuries within the hour.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Plus, that sheer wash of pigment makes for a great first step in your makeup routine.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
  • And another lot of shoppers swear by the iconic Clinique Black Honey lipstick, which provides a sheer wash of natural pigment that can be built to a rich berry hue.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • This time, the idea of a comeback stopped Canada cold.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
  • During a 2021 cold snap in Texas, more than 12,100 turtles were cold-stunned.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Brunson, who was hosting for a second time, began to sing about being short.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 May 2025
  • This photo provided by Guinness World Records shows Pearl, the world's shortest living dog, with Reginald, the world's tallest living dog, both certified by Guinness World Records, during a playdate in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 5, 2025.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • But a) there are simply so many other Chappell Roan songs that are better suited for an EDM remix, if such a thing must exist, and b) the remix is an absolute affront to God.
    James Factora, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, the analyst believes the stock is trading at an attractive level, consistent with its past three-year average in absolute terms and relative to the S & P 500.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Downright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downright. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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