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
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
But he’s never made one this flat-out, top-to-bottom perfect.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Would the Blazers flat-out demand Sochan and #14 for #11?
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But the real lesson here is clear – Musk switched from pique to meek because Trump flat-out threatened to use the power of the federal government to stifle and punish a critic, even if Musk did spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help Trump retake the presidency last year.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Adverb
The Panthers were deeper, stronger, flat-out better than anyone thanks to general manager Bill Zito’s front office.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
But he’s never made one this flat-out, top-to-bottom perfect.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Would the Blazers flat-out demand Sochan and #14 for #11?
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But the real lesson here is clear – Musk switched from pique to meek because Trump flat-out threatened to use the power of the federal government to stifle and punish a critic, even if Musk did spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help Trump retake the presidency last year.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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Today, dark matter and dark energy — together composing 95% of the contents of the universe — remain utter mysteries.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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This approach came into being several years ago after the Medical Board’s last confidential diversion system was deemed an utter failure and patients were harmed at the hands of struggling doctors.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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At the 1997 premiere, the actress absolutely epitomized late '90s fashion in her strapless satin dress and top-handle bag.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and marrying Christianity with political power never ends well for what matters most.—
Stephen Mitchell,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Some may prove useful in the long run and others illusory, but for now they are statistically swamped by the sheer amount of renewable power coming online.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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The sheer variety of equipment, the pace of change and rising customer demands call for something better: a knowledge capture process that’s baked into the daily workflow.—
Thomas Cottereau,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Plus, the expansive views of the city, especially the Imperial Palace and Mount Fuji, are downright dreamy.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Getty The scenario touched a nerve among other Reddit users who chimed in with sympathy and suggestions—some humorous, others passive-aggressive, and a few downright devious.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.—
Steve Woolpert,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4) What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Nonetheless, my hopeful response to my own question is that the transformed form of nature can also be the subject of humanity’s unconditional love.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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The unconditional love a therapy dog provides when visiting those battling an illness can be that source of hope.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, the AfD is facing growing calls for an outright ban, most recently from another major political party.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Rather than making an outright stark bet on one camp, go ahead and bring together both camps.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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