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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
an out-and-out cheater at every game she plays her story is not just an exaggeration, it's an out-and-out lie
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
mounted an out-and-out effort to find the lost child
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Recent Examples of out-and-out
Reasonable doubt can lead to an out-and-out acquittal or even a mistrial, which can be a gift to the defendant if prosecutors decide to not try the case again.
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Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught, surfacing differences that could spark out-and-out conflict.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Lauren Hemp, out injured at the moment, has played at centre-forward but is not an out-and-out No 9 and brings different qualities.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught, surfacing differences that could spark out-and-out conflict.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Lauren Hemp, out injured at the moment, has played at centre-forward but is not an out-and-out No 9 and brings different qualities.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-and-out
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There won’t be adequate words to describe how much changed in such a short period of time, thanks to Trump’s utter debasement of the office, and the GOP’s decision to follow him down one of the ugliest paths imaginable, all the while abandoning principles, morals, and basic common decency.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Where to watch:Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home. 1. 'Jaws' (1975) The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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When developing a data infrastructure for healthcare, your first task is thorough planning and design.—
Salman Shahid,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That improvement, and the thorough checks, persuaded ATLAS to use NSBI more broadly going forward.—
Matt von Hippel,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas: Due to sheer numbers and commitment, Boca’s ultras and travelling band of die-hard fans lit up the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pressure is on him and his team to replicate their earlier success, a tall order considering what a factor the sheer surprise of the phenomenon, impossible to replicate now, played back in 2021.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Such an extensive process would reflect the incredible complexity of the couple’s finances.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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His injuries left him unable to work, leading to financial woes that were exacerbated by extensive hospital bills for medical care, diagnostic tests and therapy, Moore wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Trump mulled joining the Israeli strikes over the past four days and called for Iran’s unconditional surrender.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Because the show really is about friendship, unconditional friendship between these four and then five girls.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Requiring lawmakers to provide complete financial disclosures for their immediate families, not just joint accounts.—
Matt Paprocki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Air supremacy is the most complete form of aerial dominance a military can achieve.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Remaining calm under pressure is an absolute must here.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Hobert has quickly proven herself as a performer in her own right with this absolute banger, however.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Israel says its sweeping assault is necessary to prevent its adversary from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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While the challenges of transformation may feel daunting, supporting your people through change doesn’t always require sweeping initiatives or expensive programs.—
Rahul Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Out-and-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-and-out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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