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

Overall, the effect of both was a really subtle, sheer, wearable eye shadow that enhanced my eyes while still feeling really natural and effortless.

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
At the vessel level, sheer survival is about to overtop operational efficiency.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

The letter gave the council 30 days from July 15 to respond with an unconditional commitment, or said the city risks legal action from the resident coalition.

— Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
In the film, what matters is not to reduce him to his trans identity, but to observe how he is received with unconditional love.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

The utter carnage that follows brings major developments for all the main characters still on the chessboard — and many gruesome deaths by dragon fire, boiling oil, spikes and even catapults.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Tense football games tend to leave fans in utter distress, but not John Cena.

— Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

By producing pure, highly concentrated molecules that mimic the skin’s natural functions, Lewisham claims her products are more consistent, precise and sustainable.

— Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Reese and Styles were this draft’s best athletes, and there were other safeties in this class with better physical attributes, but Downs was the best pure football player in the class.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pure

Adjective

Abernathy Greenway Park walk with Trees Atlanta Take a walk through the park with a Trees Atlanta docent, who will teach simple tricks for telling trees apart and share stories about why trees are important and how to protect them.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The Oldest Person in the World takes an ostensibly simple premise and explores its deeper resonance.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026