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adjective

ˈstrāt How to pronounce straight (audio)
Definition of straightnext
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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2
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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3
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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straight

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adverb

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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
Adjective
On the surface, the gay angle isn’t a problem — only a fool would suggest there’s any difference between a gay or straight psychopath, and this was a real event after all, loosely based on a true crime novel by Nicola Lagioia. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 Britton has straight blond hair, blue eyes, and a muted affect. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Adverb
Paired with fresh seafood straight from the Mediterranean and wild game from the mountains, the region strikes gastronomic gold as the birthplace of paella. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The two models—one a chronograph, the other a straight automatic—are inspired by the first Flying Officer that Gallet introduced in 1939. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for straight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
  1. linear
  2. honest
  3. pure
  4. outspoken
  5. direct
  6. sober
  7. consecutive
  8. right
Adjective
  • The platform has entered into a deal with BET to develop and distribute microdramas across linear and digital platforms and a pact with National CineMedia to advertise its series in movie theaters.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • More broadly, linear channels in particular, are really feeling the pinch, with budgets and new slots declining.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of linear
Adjective
  • Rational, honest people understand that a part of her appeal is to middle America, particularly white people in middle America.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a lot in this film to be honest, but the first one that comes to mind is probably a moment where Tyler is leading his group in a conversation with the king for the first time.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of honest
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  • Swift was born into the Anglo-Irish Protestant elite, and the text satires both the callousness of his class and a then-ascendant approach to morality and politics that held that all aspects of life could be cooked down to a pure numerical value.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, Bier recognizes the pure joy of seeing these women drinking margaritas again, resulting in a vivid and sweet celebration that gradually reframes aging as a process of gaining power rather than losing it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • Engelbert has faced criticism from players for her overall leadership style, specifically from players who were outspoken about her lack of personal connection with them.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Americans, Trump at odds over data centers Lawmakers across the country, and on both sides of the political aisle, have become more outspoken against data centers as the national opinion shifts ahead of November's midterm elections.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outspoken
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  • Such direct communication with fans is now taking place on a semi-regular basis.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • What’s in the demo Children of Infinity is a space adventure RPG, just like The Ur-Quan Masters (and its direct spiritual predecessors, Starflight and Starflight 2).
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of direct
Adjective
  • Charles Kelley is revealing the stunning difference in his appearance after going sober.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For the police department, the crash was an important reminder to drive sober.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sober
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  • The Bank of Korea raised its base rate to 3% in August, its second consecutive hike, as core inflation remained elevated.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In one test, Razorbill was driven through a steel automotive hood 38 consecutive times.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consecutive
Adverb
  • Yesavage experienced the longest baseball season of his life, Berríos pitched through pain in the regular season and Bieber came off Tommy John rehab right into a pennant race and October push.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Nothing could be more convenient than having a ton of equipment right in my room.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
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