STRAIGHT-OUT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

straight-out

adjective

ˈstrāt-ˈau̇t

Definition of straight-out

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? — 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 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 Some people are staying; some people are just canceling straight-out. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Apr. 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

The tracks, the engineers, the data, the media attention, the sheer amount of racing—the Formula 1 World Championship consists of twenty-plus races, on five continents, in nine months.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
The silhouette was mostly formfitting and streamlined, with emphasis at the hips and waist and a continuation of the contrasting sheer, black fabric running down the column skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Here, the defining aspect of Benjamin Button’s strange existence is love — lucky, steady, unconditional.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
In 2024, Michigan State launched Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional prenatal and infant cash program.

— Mona Hanna, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

The slap on the wrist capped an otherwise strong Celtics debut for the nine-time All-Star, who was putting on an absolute clinic.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The Milanese Suite combines elegance and spaciousness with absolute comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

The actor wore a long black leather coat over a simple black tank, paired with straight-leg blue jeans cinched with a leather belt.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
The company played with flexible workdays instead of rigid schedules, clearer windows for collaboration, simpler rules for meetings, better ways to share and document work, and more intentional reasons for coming together in person.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

The president last month escalated the conflict by announcing an outright ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Few countries can achieve outright energy independence, but all of them can reduce their exposure to single points of failure.

— Dr. Sarah Kapnick, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026