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?
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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.
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Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
6 Jan. 2026
First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
Adjective
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
Adjective
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The World Cup visitors being blown away by all that is America is pure entertainment.
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Post-split, one Comcast entity will be a pure-play entertainment content company, with NBCUniversal and Sky assets, while the other company will be a leading broadband, cable and wireless provider.
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This is them on their absolute best behavior.
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Sučić scored in the 31st minute for Croatia on an absolute rocket from outside the box for his second career international goal.
Adjective
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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Chevrolet is clearly treating this as a new outright record for a production car on the mountain.
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In the United States, at least 19 states have already passed laws restricting minors’ access to social media platforms — with eight states enacting outright bans or parental consent requirements.
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“Straight-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight-out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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