Definition of flat-outnext

flat-out

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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flat-out
Adjective
Even Amazon hasn’t flat-out denied any concerns about the content of the film. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 June 2026 Of course, Ewers wouldn’t flat-out bash the signing. Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Even now, midfielder Rodrigo De Paul calls it a flat-out advantage simply to have Messi steering the group. Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 What remains in the movie field skews toward the streaming crowd-pleaser, and television voters, perhaps freed from the cinephile guilt that haunts Oscar season, tend to recognize (and reward) the pics that are flat-out fun to watch. Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flat-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, that didn't stop him from winning a bullpen job out of camp, despite an utter lack of upper-level experience.
    John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • And Carol is dealing with immense grief and confusion in an utter dystopian crisis.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • The best intentions absolutely go out the window, for almost any writer, when faced with the reality of conceiving an entire world; what to include, what to cut, what is absolutely necessary and what can be left in an older draft.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The humor — especially in terms of the comedic timing — absolutely sparkles in this production helmed by director Charles Pasternak.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • The divisive trend first crossed my desk when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in Paloma Wool’s sheer sarong-style version of the piece last summer, pairing the flowy garment with a cool oversized T-shirt and strappy sling-backs.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
  • Perfumers often create this effect with notes like white musk, skin musk, aldehydes, watery florals, sheer woods, and delicate citrus, which together can evoke a cozy sense of self-care.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Adverb
  • The sound of the hybrid V8 is mighty, and the sound of the upshifts and downshifts is downright violent.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 2026
  • The club, in search of a lower salary, could get downright negative and personal.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • Yet Ada is an absolute delight, hilariously satirical and brilliantly made.
    Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Despite its sulfuric stench, in a stroke of absolute luck, this meteorite crashed into the right house.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • But just like all other houses in Collins First Nation, her home was completely destroyed by the fires.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.
    Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
    Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • Their semi-final against France is an utterly tantalising prospect; a classic clash of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • And in that regard, Ferrari has utterly outdone itself, especially following the Luce EV debacle.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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