1
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Rock these vintage half-frame glasses with a pair of high-rise straight-leg jeans and a graphic tee.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
After also winning 124 straight in their national-record 184-game unbeaten streak, the Raiders have now done it twice.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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For the second straight series, Volpe was not in the New York Yankees’ starting lineup for at least one of the games.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Rock these vintage half-frame glasses with a pair of high-rise straight-leg jeans and a graphic tee.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Although heading straight to the various shops is tempting, the best way to begin your journey is to stop by The North Carolina Pottery Center.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
After also winning 124 straight in their national-record 184-game unbeaten streak, the Raiders have now done it twice.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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That nice linear life plan is as dated as the company gold watch.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The parkway—America’s longest linear park, with 469 miles of scenic highway—winds through Virginia and North Carolina with picnic spots, waterfalls, vistas, and views all along the way.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons is a shell of his former self as a playmaker and was never able to develop a jump shot to at least keep defenses honest.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And being honest about that helped build long-term trust.—
Greg Peters,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Well, despite Peaches dying, all Robbie got was a massive load of pure fentanyl.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Soon, boundary-free mowing took hold, powered by new technologies like pure vision, UWB, and RTK—each with merits and drawbacks.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, have reunited amid the royal family's estrangement from the outspoken prince.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lucy Liu has been quite outspoken in recent years, calling out the unjust treatment of women and the paucity of roles for non-white actors in Hollywood, and advocating for the rights of children through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), among other relevant topics.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hawaii's main islands have seen occasional direct landfalls from hurricanes and tropical storms over the years, including along some of its western islands.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If anyone ever had any questions about why a guy didn’t get sober sooner, there’s your answer.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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In its way, this was a high occasion of state, an opportunity for the government to make a display of its brisk, sober ability to act, and to quell the unrest that this horrific and very public murder had aroused.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead the Chiefs are back to the drawing board after a second consecutive regular-season loss — and a second consecutive game in which Mahomes led the Chiefs in rushing.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rico Lewis had endured a torrid time at right-back in City’s 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur, and the following weekend, Matheus Nunes gave away the penalty that saw Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind to inflict a second consecutive defeat on Pep Guardiola’s side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump was right again in concluding that the Federal Reserve has been too late in responding to the deterioration of the job market.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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