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
Once the chickpeas cool, my kids love to eat them straight off the pan.
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Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for straight off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Representatives for Tarek and Heather didn't immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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SkyCal was overhead when the suspect pulled over near Dorchester Avenue and Norwich Avenue, promptly exited the car with their hands raised and lay down on a driveway in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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For some, the ability to instantly share images is the killer feature.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the agency had $500 million for forest management and fire prevention that was not directly tied to cap-and-invest or the bond — up from about $65 million two decades prior.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Beijing’s support does not appear to have extended to directly arming the Naxals, however.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The seats are located in section VIP 10, row AA, seats 25 and 26, right off center court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Her daughter answered right away and was at work.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The East African man was driven to the hospital right away after complaining of an eye problem.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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That year, even major characters and first-person narrators wound up dead, killed by strangers or friends or family members, often by parents, or serial murderers, or in accidents, usually right at the end at the story, no warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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