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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4
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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6
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
Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
She was asked to trace more spirals and straight lines.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
LaTanya, sitting next to him, set the record straight.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Bengals have beaten Detroit seven straight times, though last in ‘21.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
She was asked to trace more spirals and straight lines.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
LaTanya, sitting next to him, set the record straight.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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The hit show has been playing on state broadcaster RAI’s streaming and linear outlets and, subsequently, also on Netflix Italia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the same amount of time, Wardle wants to make clear that success is never linear.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Anonymity also allows the scouts to be completely honest, without fear of reprisals.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the Times responded by affirming a commitment to honest dialogue and mutual respect among colleagues.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Russell’s performance was a beam of pure light, burning off any condescension.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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And while the Picoult engages a tougher subject (a school shooting and its fallout), the other three titles in this crop are pure romantasy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No president has ever fired a commissioner, and many commissioners have been outspoken advocates for free speech.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The legendary journalist and author's first husband Jay Monahan died of colon cancer in 1998 which spurred her to be an outspoken advocate and fundraiser for cancer research.—
Kiran Hefa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Otherwise, the return to land was relatively uneventful, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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MagellanTV co-founder Diefenbach will join Blue Ant as executive vp of streaming, overseeing the Canadian company’s direct-to-consumer and subscription video businesses and reporting to Carlyn Staudt, president, global channels and streaming.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After briefly returning home to get sober, Joplin went back to California and joined the band Big Brother & The Holding Company in 1966, according to PBS.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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In a letter submitted to the judge on Thursday, Combs apologized for his actions and argued he was reformed in prison, becoming sober for the first time.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tests included 20 consecutive dockings, all completed successfully, even when strong airflows were present.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Having the right headline can make the difference between someone reading it and scrolling right by.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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