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
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Even with endurance races, the championship offers regular, flat-out action.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
There are also rule tweaks starting in Miami to address the biggest criticisms of the new regulations, designed to make qualifying a flat-out dash (rather than a strategic game of energy use and slowing down on straights) and limit dangerous speed swings in races.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
LivaNova’s suggestion that the bacteria could have come from the water at The University of Kansas Hospital, Johnson said, was flat-out wrong.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
That’s a 44% increase in flat-out denials statewide.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Even with endurance races, the championship offers regular, flat-out action.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
There are also rule tweaks starting in Miami to address the biggest criticisms of the new regulations, designed to make qualifying a flat-out dash (rather than a strategic game of energy use and slowing down on straights) and limit dangerous speed swings in races.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
LivaNova’s suggestion that the bacteria could have come from the water at The University of Kansas Hospital, Johnson said, was flat-out wrong.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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What’s most striking is its utter lack of substance.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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That’s the kind of scandal the royal family wants absolutely nothing to do with, particularly as a new generation represented by William and Kate looks to modernize the institution.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 May 2026
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The jump scares alone are absolutely insane with the Woojer on.—
Joe Salas
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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But moving Cale just to stay in that neighborhood would be sheer Looney Tunes.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The NikeCourt dress features a black, lightweight semi-sheer dress layered over a crimson tank and is currently sold out.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The father of two and community activist said the encounters can range from embarrassing and annoying to downright frightening.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The former Maple Leaf was a whipping boy in Toronto whenever the Leafs couldn't get past the second round of the playoffs, but his first postseason in Vegas has been downright magical.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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To get to work with him as an actor is an absolute joy.—
Abbi Jacobson,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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But the majority ruled that our liberties are not absolute.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Teams are completely shutting down the middle of the field.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Also, nothing in the Davis-Stirling Act says that the HOA’s obligation to repair the property depends upon whether the HOA can afford the expense, so the duty is unconditional.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Her unconditional love rivaled that of the most loyal golden retriever.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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What Destin and Andrew have is a mandate to deliver to the audience something utterly unique, utterly endearing, quite challenging, and intelligent.—
Ben Kingsley,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Final word Ultra professional and utterly reliable, Chiva-Som deserves every accolade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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