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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
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 1 May 2025
In addition, the brand is offering its signature heavyweight jersey Breton Stripe T with classic boat neck and straight sleeves in a custom Rose Stripe colorway, as seen on model Britt Oosten in the collaboration’s campaign imagery, shot by Hamer in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Of people born between 1997 and 2006, more than 1 in 5 call themselves something other than straight.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 1 May 2025
In addition, the brand is offering its signature heavyweight jersey Breton Stripe T with classic boat neck and straight sleeves in a custom Rose Stripe colorway, as seen on model Britt Oosten in the collaboration’s campaign imagery, shot by Hamer in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Adverb
Real 14-5 to capture their 10th City Section boys championship, ninth in 10 years and fifth straight under head coach Dave Bucchino.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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The linear demand for MLS just isn’t there in terms of the financials.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Glorious Heyday Of A-To-B Thinking For generations, linear thinking reigned supreme.—
Lee Salisbury,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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And, to be honest, her description of the breakup at that time sounded a lot more amicable than it’s been sounding lately.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Foster Carling House While Remick may be fumbling his Hollywood comeback, his home is pure architectural triumph.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Other prominent Democrats and former officials in the Biden administration have also faced direct threats and actions from the Trump administration.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration seems to believe that a comprehensive trade deal can be thrashed out through direct personal dialogue between Trump and Xi.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forget: Saturn’s here to keep you sober.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old said he’s been sober just over two years and met O’Connor while a participant at the Pathway to Sobriety program at The Center, a Palos Park’s religious nonprofit organization.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Canada's Liberal Party is projected to win the country's federal election for the fourth consecutive time.—
Landon Mion , Christopher Guly,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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And, now, the reality of the largest playoff loss in franchise history for the second consecutive game, the fourth-largest in NBA playoff history.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Read our testing and scoring criteria below or skip right to our list.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jeanty figures to jump right into Pete Carroll's offense and get to work with new Raiders quarterback Geno Smith handing the ball off to him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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