as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
He was designated for assignment by the Yankees on May 6 and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A two days later.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
That would include not filing at all or large omissions of gross income and outright fraud.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The Planning and Zoning commissioners were uncomfortable with the outright ban, according to Brianna Bustos, spokesperson for Ada County’s development services department.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
Another possible approach Newsom could take, outright repeal of the commission, would have to be added to a statewide ballot first (thus negating it for 2026).
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
That would include not filing at all or large omissions of gross income and outright fraud.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The Planning and Zoning commissioners were uncomfortable with the outright ban, according to Brianna Bustos, spokesperson for Ada County’s development services department.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
Another possible approach Newsom could take, outright repeal of the commission, would have to be added to a statewide ballot first (thus negating it for 2026).
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for outright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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In a separate report, The Information said regulators in China have ordered major tech companies, including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to suspend Nvidia chip purchases until a national security review is complete.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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This was in response to an innocent question about when the once imminent merger between the PGA Tour and LIV would actually be complete.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The shot was clean with a bold recovery, just like a pure Mickelson moment.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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But with Erin's longevity and intensity this season should soon reach and surpass normal levels of Accumulated Cyclone Energy, a measurement of a season's total activity.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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