as in immediately
without delay
I told her straight off that I was not going to do that
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Recent Examples of straight off
Stylists competed for dresses; stars were more likely to wear looks straight off the runway; and a surprising number of actresses still bought their own gowns — and were even proud of it.
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
For the Paris premiere of Wonka, Chalamet wore a shimmering Tom Ford top straight off the spring/summer 2024 womenswear runway.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s a 90s rock playlist that could have come straight off a mix CD, deployed as psychological warfare in a basketball arena.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
This evening in Paris, Connor Storrie arrived at the latest Saint Laurent fashion show wearing a look straight off last season’s men’s runway—a sharp-shouldered suit with his tie tucked into the packet of his shirt.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
For the Paris premiere of Wonka, Chalamet wore a shimmering Tom Ford top straight off the spring/summer 2024 womenswear runway.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s a 90s rock playlist that could have come straight off a mix CD, deployed as psychological warfare in a basketball arena.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
This evening in Paris, Connor Storrie arrived at the latest Saint Laurent fashion show wearing a look straight off last season’s men’s runway—a sharp-shouldered suit with his tie tucked into the packet of his shirt.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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And then the good vibes promptly came to an end.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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The ministry said that after the initial strike, the man and his daughter managed to move away from the site, only to be attacked again by the drone, instantly killing the man.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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If the pressure suddenly drops or rises, the app instantly sends a notification.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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More and more months go by, and the frozen, now really dead animals stayed in the freezer.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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That kind of spending has no cap — unlike donations directly to a campaign, which are capped at $1,000 per election.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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One of the biggest draws, however, was reportedly the private elevator entrance that opens directly into the apartment, adding an extra layer of privacy and security.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Video taken by witnesses at the scene at 87th and South State Street, right off the Dan Ryan Expressway, shows a police squad car with major front-end damage and a black car that is flipped over onto its roof.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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If the debris does not fall right off, remove with clean pruners or scissors.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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What are the expectations, and can those expectations be met right away?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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After transferring from West Aurora, Tyler Davis has been in Aurora Central Catholic’s baseball program for only two seasons, but one thing was clear right away.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Second-year guard Sarah Ashlee Barker scored the game-winner on a put-back right before time expired, and pandemonium ensued.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Data centers are currently allowed by right in eight different zoning districts without city approval, including in residential areas.—
TERRY ROUECHE,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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