as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
regarded their son-in-law as a flat-out loser and let him know it
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Recent Examples of flat-out
Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Growing tomatoes in containers can be incredibly rewarding or flat-out disastrous.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
This was a flat-out fight with officials desperate to break it up.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The third is about the flat-out value proposition.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The singer refused to flat-out say the Eagles are calling it quits.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Growing tomatoes in containers can be incredibly rewarding or flat-out disastrous.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
This was a flat-out fight with officials desperate to break it up.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The third is about the flat-out value proposition.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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For those captains and their countries, anything less than outright victory is an utter failure.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That’s the biggest takeaway from the singer/songwriter’s magical, spirited and joyous performance Saturday night in front of a sold-out, absolutely reverent crowd at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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And that is absolutely devastating to our student stability.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some of these scenarios would be more painful than others for the Bulls, who likely will sink next season into another losing endeavor — perhaps by choice, perhaps by the sheer reality of their roster’s lack of talent.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Exceptionally capable, thoughtfully designed, and downright durable—this stroller is outdoorsy parent-approved.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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The teenaged girl group — consisting of members Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian and Ye-on — has released fun, energetic and downright catchy music over the last year since their February 2025 debut.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sofia Vergara kept tan lines to the absolute minimum during an impromptu sunbathing session on Friday morning.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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The absolute security that George felt about his own social position, plus some liberal impulse stirring within him, led him to want to take down the barriers that the Mardi Gras krewes—social organizations of immense prestige—had erected against Jews, at least on behalf of the Lemanns.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Trump wants Iran to completely halt its enrichment of uranium and roll back both its long-range missile program and its support for regional armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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When that might happen is highly uncertain, and completely up to Guthrie, given this month’s agonizing and all-consuming search for her mother Nancy.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because in the digital world, expectations are rarely, if ever, met with disappointment, and partners -always emotionally available, mature, and composed – offer unconditional support and companionship through a screen.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why is unconditional support of Israel, or any foreign country for that matter, part of the editorial board’s criteria for endorsement?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And America's armed forces overwhelmed all defenses and utterly defeated an enemy -- good fighters -- to end the reign of outlaw dictator Nicolas Maduro and bring him to face American justice.—
February 25,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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The organisation’s handling of the unfortunate Tourette’s N-Word incident last night at the awards was utterly unforgivable.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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