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
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.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
For those of you who might also desire ongoing hard-hitting straight-out coverage of the latest in AI trends, see my column at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Not much mixing, or straight-out– Just attitude, bro.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2023
Ireland Baldwin is sharing her pregnancy progress with a straight-out-of-the-shower mirror selfie Ireland Baldwin is embracing her baby bump as her pregnancy continues.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
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
For those of you who might also desire ongoing hard-hitting straight-out coverage of the latest in AI trends, see my column at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Not much mixing, or straight-out– Just attitude, bro.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2023
Ireland Baldwin is sharing her pregnancy progress with a straight-out-of-the-shower mirror selfie Ireland Baldwin is embracing her baby bump as her pregnancy continues.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight-out
Adjective
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Milk bath nails have become popular for its sheer milky color worn by celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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The themes of the game were unconditional love and revenge, which is in line with the series as well.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the risk assessment will be complete on June 13, 2025.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Booker seems like the top pure guard in this year's draft class, making his overall positional value lower.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kiper calls him the best pure guard in the draft, a road-grader in the run game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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These factors underscore a central fact — value and price are relative terms, not absolute ones.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The responses ranged from mildly annoying to outright bizarre, highlighting just how many ways tension can brew between property lines.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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The preliminary denial, issued on the commission’s last day inside the hospital, was an extraordinary move that is one step away from an outright revocation.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Asked who’d buy these gold cards during an Oval Office meeting with reporters in February, Trump had a simple answer.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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The simplest way, Studholme suggests, is to use one group of neutrals or a tone on tone graduation of the same color, such as Pigeon, Blue Gray, Muzzle and Cromarty from Farrow & Ball, for example.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Straight-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight-out. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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