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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
There was a flat-out touchdown drop against Las Vegas early in the season after Franklin roasted corner Jakorian Bennett.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
While hesitant to call her a flat-out frontrunner, several experts said Porter has certainly emerged at the head of the crowded field.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Spain, for example, has flat-out refused to spend 5 percent on defense.
—John Kennedy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Adverb
The majority of job applicants say employers have flat-out ghosted them, according to a 2024 Greenhouse report.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
There was a flat-out touchdown drop against Las Vegas early in the season after Franklin roasted corner Jakorian Bennett.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
While hesitant to call her a flat-out frontrunner, several experts said Porter has certainly emerged at the head of the crowded field.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Spain, for example, has flat-out refused to spend 5 percent on defense.
—John Kennedy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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Amid all the looming consciousness that our time on earth is precious, there are also specials unerringly devoted to utter stupidity, and even the comedians fixated on mortality are delivering life-affirming material, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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At my worst, there was utter loneliness and anhedonia.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Make the hook short, sharp and punchy, and absolutely not a question.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having the right travel gear is absolutely non-negotiable.—
Ashley Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The bottom line is downright depressing: short of a direct U.S. military intervention that no serious analyst would contemplate, Trump’s toolkit to will a Ukraine peace deal into existence is bare.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Timothy Olyphant is downright chilling as coldblooded android Kirsh, Babou Ceesay brings a fiery intensity to cyborg Morrow and Samuel Blenkin has an impish charm as trillionaire tech genius Boy Kavalier.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the effect is the absolute least at the marginal rate, and the least in general when the cuts are in rates of a progressive tax system.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The company aims to reduce emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030 through its Science Based Targets initiative, including a 46% reduction in absolute emissions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the pic, eras overlap seamlessly, capturing the primal fears, rituals, and unconditional bonds that remain unchanged through time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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One of the most important parts of the film is the story of Ella Little-Collins unconditional love towards Malcolm X, Gayotto-Hohl said.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And Just Like That left us with felt, sadly and utterly disappointingly, far more one-dimensional.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kudos to Kan-Kan for making movie-going utterly pleasant.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But when given more options than an outright ban, students had more nuanced opinions.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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But if this fight doesn’t happen soon, whispers could easily turn into outright claims.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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