1
as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of straightaway
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
And later, Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages hit a solo blast to straightaway center.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 July 2025
Having a low-lift digital service or offer is a great way to reduce your expenses, start straightaway, gain traction quickly, and test the waters before committing to developing a product.
—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for straightaway
Adjective
Roman Martin answered Johnson with a deep shot to straightaway center field, tying the score at 1-1.
—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
And later, Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages hit a solo blast to straightaway center.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Adverb
Once initiated, though, Ultra fired up straightaway every time.
—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 July 2025
Having a low-lift digital service or offer is a great way to reduce your expenses, start straightaway, gain traction quickly, and test the waters before committing to developing a product.
—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for straightaway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
Adjective
-
Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
-
On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
Adjective
-
What used to be a linear process of planning, booking and experiencing has become something far more fluid.
-
For those of you who remember linear television, the four broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, and CBS) would start a new season of their major TV series in the fall, and wrap them up before summer starts.
Adverb
-
Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
-
Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
Adjective
-
With the craft's communications failing within the first two hours, the submersible imploded upon descent, resulting in their instantaneous deaths.
-
Speaking of which, when news broke Friday that much of the team’s equipment had been stolen, there was a nearly instantaneous social media ridiculing of the city.
Adjective
-
Ruled by Mars, Aries is direct, impulsive and eager to charge ahead, while Cancer prefers to observe, process and make sure the vibes feel safe.
-
These devices are a direct answer to that problem.
Adverb
-
After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
-
The Cubs trailed 1-0, and Michael Busch promptly struck out to end a scoring threat.
Adjective
-
The instant demand surge for their services has allowed bottom cleaning teams to up their fees by a few thousand dollars.
-
Davis aimed to make Arista an instant major; one able to compete with his former employer as well as labels including Atlantic Records and RCA.
Adjective
-
Shares slumped 16% for a third straight session of losses, wiping out $400 billion in market cap on Monday alone.
-
His 2022 autobiographical family drama, The Fabelmans, proved a critical hit but a financial dud, and his adaptation of West Side Story was a straight-up flop (with losses reportedly running to $100 million).
Cite this Entry
“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
