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.
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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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English cricket has been in utter chaos for the last two weeks and the most damning indictment of those in charge is that this is a mess very much of their own making.
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What immediately followed that bright June day were dark months marred by the state’s largest criminal investigation in history coming up empty, police questioning second graders for new leads and mounting legal battles among the Horman family grappling with utter devastation.
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There’s a fitness center for action, a spa for pampering, and for families or groups wanting complete privacy, the exclusive-use Monwana Residence has its own chef, butler, private safari vehicle and guide team.
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The county, which released the case files, said the documents do not present the complete picture of what happened.
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Walking around the Metlife Stadium, the Three Lions supporters seem to be the majority just based on pure volume.
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That has to do with how quickly Intel can make itself into a pure play alternative.
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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.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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