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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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The Angels’ third straight thumping by the Dodgers, a 10-1 victory on Sunday afternoon, completing a sweep by a margin of 31-3, was also their third straight sellout of the weekend and ninth in 21 home games, for a team that is now 16-31.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
Just be aware that calls from people not in your contacts may go straight to voicemail.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
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Adjective
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was crowned MVP for the second straight season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The Angels’ third straight thumping by the Dodgers, a 10-1 victory on Sunday afternoon, completing a sweep by a margin of 31-3, was also their third straight sellout of the weekend and ninth in 21 home games, for a team that is now 16-31.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Adverb
Bookended by voiceover narration drawn straight from Ernaux’s novel, delivered by a septuagenarian version of the writer performed by Valérie Dréville, the film primarily tells the story of Annie at 17 (Barthélemy) in the summer of 1958.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
Just be aware that calls from people not in your contacts may go straight to voicemail.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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Spider-Noir will debut on MGM+'s linear channel, and the entire series will be available on Prime Video.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Inside there’s a full 15-foot coil of linear LED which can be removed and replaced — simpler than changing a tire.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Colicchio is honest enough to walk up to that line and examine it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Because either McCluskie is one heck of a con man who rolled both Becerra and Williamson, making both believe what was happening was kosher with entirely different tales, or someone isn’t being entirely honest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The only risk to consider here is Seattle’s pure dominance at home.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Another candidate was an outspoken opponent, contending that the project was a sop to developers.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Its direct proximity to subway access also improves mobility around the city for many travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Ephemera is so often illustrative of the inner life of a character, a direct, beating correlative of the contents of their hearts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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In those first days of sobriety, the part of yourself that has been scabbed over with substances for so long is finally exposed, shivery and unprotected, to life dead sober.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Andy hopped on a Zoom with me from his undisclosed sober living house, super excited to chat addiction and recovery, and super stoked to be in Rolling Stone.—
David Manheim,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The Mariners won 1-0 en route to a second consecutive Division 1 title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Commuters were stranded for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as public transport operators kept their vehicles off the roads.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The remote terminal essentially moves the security screening process from the actual airport to the new facility, allowing travelers to check themselves and their bags and get on a bus that drops them off right at their airport gate, 23 miles away.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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For that truly authentic Memphis-style presentation, give the ribs a final dusting of the Memphis Dry Rub right before serving.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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