as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
As much promise as the Ducks’ up-and-coming core showed this year, the team defense has been an outright disaster.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The two have an enmity that goes back more than four decades, with outbursts of fighting or outright war punctuated by periods of tense calm.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Individual papers might be wrong because of honest mistakes, such as unforeseen limitations in the experimental design or, rarely, from outright fraud.
—Jeffrey A. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Nobody had earned the opportunity outright to be the team’s closer, but those who pitched well would be elevated into high-leverage opportunities.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The two have an enmity that goes back more than four decades, with outbursts of fighting or outright war punctuated by periods of tense calm.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Individual papers might be wrong because of honest mistakes, such as unforeseen limitations in the experimental design or, rarely, from outright fraud.
—Jeffrey A. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Nobody had earned the opportunity outright to be the team’s closer, but those who pitched well would be elevated into high-leverage opportunities.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
Adjective
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The obituaries, social media posts, and GoFundMe pages capture the utter despair of the families, though none of them reckon with the decision not to get the vitamin K shot.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The obituaries, social media posts and GoFundMe pages capture the utter despair of the families, though none of them reckon with the decision not to get the vitamin K shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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In 1945, Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The Angels designate for assignment veteran slugger Albert Pujols, for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Not to mention, there’s the sheer natural beauty of the Verde River and the red-rock formations the region is known for.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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And amidst delicate stripes, elastic waistbands, and flowing silhouettes, pajama pants have gone from a passing trend to an absolute staple of the contemporary wardrobe.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
9 May 2026
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Just a force on the mound, and an absolute bulldog in terms of innings.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Not when the meltdown is that complete, that historic, that humiliating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Focus on what’s essential, complete one thing well, and let that steady your pace throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The sun and moon appear almost the same size in our sky by pure coincidence.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Bubble Up has a more natural taste than many of its competitors because it’s made with pure cane sugar and lemon and lime oils, rather than high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, The Tasting Table reported.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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In total, five people have been confirmed to have contracted the virus while three others are suspected of being infected.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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In some cases, the income can be less than the total house payment and still qualify.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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These are products have a short, simple ingredient lists that are easy to understand for regular consumers and are free from additives.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Sometimes this involved simple in-person observations.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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