as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the straight-out enmity between the two tennis players was unmistakable
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Recent Examples of straight-out
When’s the last time everyone straight-out applauded the Dolphins draft?
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Are people just straight-out living here under those blue tarps?
—Kristin Dombek, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Venezuela should also enact a simple, low-rate Singapore-like income tax system or even a straight-out flat tax, like Estonia and Bulgaria have done.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
But as Saleh’s script advances, and the actor sees the walls closing in around him on all sides, the tone grows more desperate and the film turns into a straight-out thriller.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
In fact, Primus straight-out declares the robust but lightweight Ulti the most wind-resistant, powerful cooking solution it's ever made.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
It’s based on a true story of the Dozier School for Boys, in which boys were just straight-out murdered in North Florida.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Are people just straight-out living here under those blue tarps?
—Kristin Dombek, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Venezuela should also enact a simple, low-rate Singapore-like income tax system or even a straight-out flat tax, like Estonia and Bulgaria have done.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
But as Saleh’s script advances, and the actor sees the walls closing in around him on all sides, the tone grows more desperate and the film turns into a straight-out thriller.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
In fact, Primus straight-out declares the robust but lightweight Ulti the most wind-resistant, powerful cooking solution it's ever made.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
It’s based on a true story of the Dozier School for Boys, in which boys were just straight-out murdered in North Florida.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight-out
Adjective
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A’ja Wilson is a picture of sheer joy and utter domination.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Use sheer curtains to filter the light if needed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, on January 21.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Families are supposed to be places where people share values and offer one another unconditional love.—
Dan Rene,
Boston Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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Tharmarajah provides a great balance of comic relief and utter poignance, explaining his survival techniques as an orphan, carving out a pragmatic path in life leading to a particular kind of soaring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But the call of the stage was so strong that Abdul-Mateen II made a complete career change in his late 20s.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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In another record-breaking start Friday, Misiorowski threw his first complete-game shutout in his 28th big-league start, striking out 15 in a 6-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India’s first pure-play foundry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ventimiglia first appeared as Jess Mariano, the heart-stealing bad boy with a pure heart, in season 2.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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These genius finds are absolute miracle workers that not only cut down prep time and save space, but also make cooking a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bedsure Quilted Down-alternative Duvet Insert A fluffy comforter is an absolute must-have.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My wife goes into the kitchen and returns with beer, fruit, and a few simple dishes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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While outright conflict between them remains unlikely, the region has shifted from an era of collective ascent to one of strategic competition.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Harford County has made history by becoming Maryland's first county to outright ban data centers.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Straight-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight-out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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