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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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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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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
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Sunderland’s squad had revived itself from a run of five straight defeats to withstand the majority of what their opponents had to throw their way in the opening leg.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 15 May 2025
In partnership with Loloi Rugs, the brand is bringing Joanna Gaines' classic farmhouse style straight to your own home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
The packaging holds it firmly in place and the cutter provides a clean straight edge.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Sunderland’s squad had revived itself from a run of five straight defeats to withstand the majority of what their opponents had to throw their way in the opening leg.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Adverb
Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 15 May 2025
In partnership with Loloi Rugs, the brand is bringing Joanna Gaines' classic farmhouse style straight to your own home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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But in today’s world of fragmented channels, fluctuating labor and unpredictable supply, that linear model can easily break down.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In its third year, the show has grown every season so far in linear ratings; its seven-day audience before streaming is up by about 3 percent year to year at 6.82 million viewers.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Comforting touch should be honest and clear – not ambiguous, not tentative and never assumed.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Here are some of the best words to describe his work: simple, clean, clear, pure and, above all, elegant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Closer to home, physicists study vibrations of atoms, such as those used in atomic clocks, to look for deviations from pure constancy.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an outspoken critic of Biden and Democrats, expressed sympathy for the former President and his family after the diagnosis was revealed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 May 2025
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Another singles match will see the tough Sheamus go one-on-one with the outspoken Grayson Waller.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Steiner serves on the board of FedEx, a direct USPS competitor.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Rap is banned in Iran due to its critical content, its uncontrollable means of distribution, and its direct opposition to the regime’s official values, including the rejection of religious and ideological themes.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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David has been sober for six years and performs at rehabilitation centers every week, hoping to inspire others.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Less hangovers, less weight gain and moderate use have been part of the trend of California sober where people have given up alcohol for marijuana.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Seeman, who has pitched all 28 innings in Winter Springs’ past four postseason victories, doused the fire with three consecutive outs.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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Bitcoin touched a record high above $111,000, and oil prices slid after Bloomberg said oil producing member countries, or OPEC+, are discussing a potential third consecutive oil production surge in July, with an output hike of 411,000 barrels a day among the options under consideration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Having never brought up the $10 million settlement before, Ventura and the prosecution walked right into the defense’s trap.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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