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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
The Padres are 4-3 to start this first stretch of 13 straight games despite hitting just two home runs, both from 3B Manny Machado (.994 OPS).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Security footage caught him hesitating outside the store before ducking in and heading straight for the snacks.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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My how that script has flipped as Marchand helps the Panthers chase a second straight Stanley Cup crown.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
The Padres are 4-3 to start this first stretch of 13 straight games despite hitting just two home runs, both from 3B Manny Machado (.994 OPS).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Adverb
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—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Security footage caught him hesitating outside the store before ducking in and heading straight for the snacks.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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The road to success is hardly ever linear, just like Ian’s.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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In March, Disney cut just under 200 jobs at ABC News and at its Disney Entertainment Networks division due to economic headwinds facing the linear TV business.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Perhaps the truth, however, is that Emmanuel-Thomas, in pure sporting terms, has always been something of a puzzle.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, demand for hybrids and plug-in hybrids is diverting sales away from pure EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Former foundation board members Susan Burns and Larry Geimer were especially outspoken, repeatedly introducing the topic at public board meetings.—
Alice Herman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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United Airlines recently launched new direct service connecting Nice, France, and Washington, D.C.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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People reported that in 1960, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip determined that Mountbatten-Windsor would be the surname for their direct descendants.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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On season eight of the show, Radke butted heads with then-fiancée Lindsay Hubbard, who demanded more ambition from him and immediately nixed his idea for starting a sober sports bar.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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His winding path to his dream role included a stint as a punk drummer and hitting pause on his country career to get sober.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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For three consecutive years, the Hornets have posted the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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While Texas advances to the finals for the second consecutive season – and third time in four years – Tech had to get through the Sooners, who beat the Longhorns in all three of those finals, in order to reach its first ever WCWS championship.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Just so present, right in your face will just sit and look at you.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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For as much as Anderson’s films call for his actors to flatten their delivery, his first foray into stop-motion animation picked up the pace considerably, and Clooney zips right along with his character’s fast-talking schemes.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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