as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
The fact that the BNP—which previously had an electoral alliance with Jamaat—appears to have won an outright majority means the Islamists’ clout will be restricted.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
In a year where F1’s new cars will make electrical energy deployment a game-changer when hunting lap time and outright performance, such an advantage could be decisive for Red Bull — and good news for Max Verstappen’s championship hopes.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
But in regions where housing supply grew the most during the pandemic-era construction boom, home prices are in outright decline.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Her crucial triple helped Ryan lock up its first outright district title since 2023-24 after sharing the 6-5A crown with Argyle last year, when the pair had matching 11-1 marks in district play.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
In a year where F1’s new cars will make electrical energy deployment a game-changer when hunting lap time and outright performance, such an advantage could be decisive for Red Bull — and good news for Max Verstappen’s championship hopes.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
But in regions where housing supply grew the most during the pandemic-era construction boom, home prices are in outright decline.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Her crucial triple helped Ryan lock up its first outright district title since 2023-24 after sharing the 6-5A crown with Argyle last year, when the pair had matching 11-1 marks in district play.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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For those captains and their countries, anything less than outright victory is an utter failure.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Because in the digital world, expectations are rarely, if ever, met with disappointment, and partners -always emotionally available, mature, and composed – offer unconditional support and companionship through a screen.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why is unconditional support of Israel, or any foreign country for that matter, part of the editorial board’s criteria for endorsement?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some of these scenarios would be more painful than others for the Bulls, who likely will sink next season into another losing endeavor — perhaps by choice, perhaps by the sheer reality of their roster’s lack of talent.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sofia Vergara kept tan lines to the absolute minimum during an impromptu sunbathing session on Friday morning.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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The absolute security that George felt about his own social position, plus some liberal impulse stirring within him, led him to want to take down the barriers that the Mardi Gras krewes—social organizations of immense prestige—had erected against Jews, at least on behalf of the Lemanns.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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California lifestyle If the architecture and location are pure aspirational California living, the Instagram campaign is something else entirely.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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And in one of Fennell’s wildest edits, pure-hearted girl next door Isabella Linton (Alison Oliver) becomes a scary-horny savant à la Emma Stone in Poor Things, with a fabulous voodoo dollhouse and a questionably consensual taste for S&M.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, China alone accounted for 70% of our total business.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In this case, there are alternative options that don't have to include total abstinence from eating at a local fish fry.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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That simple sentiment distills what being a Louisianan is about.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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No doubt history would be very different if a citizen’s duty was simple obeyance.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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