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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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2
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
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Sunderland’s squad had revived itself from a run of five straight defeats to withstand the majority of what their opponents had to throw their way in the opening leg.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 15 May 2025
In partnership with Loloi Rugs, the brand is bringing Joanna Gaines' classic farmhouse style straight to your own home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
The packaging holds it firmly in place and the cutter provides a clean straight edge.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Sunderland’s squad had revived itself from a run of five straight defeats to withstand the majority of what their opponents had to throw their way in the opening leg.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Adverb
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—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 15 May 2025
In partnership with Loloi Rugs, the brand is bringing Joanna Gaines' classic farmhouse style straight to your own home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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This allows for a surprisingly simple linear reactor design that is cheaper to build and operate.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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There has been no new-manager bounce, but instead a series of very honest press conferences about how long the United rebuild could take.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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But Gilroy is honest about the parts of Andor that have not been easy, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Transform any rejection into pure business motivation and wins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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When something appears that stems from a pure love of music, inevitably, the existing structures begin to crumble.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an outspoken critic of Biden and Democrats, expressed sympathy for the former President and his family after the diagnosis was revealed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 May 2025
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Another singles match will see the tough Sheamus go one-on-one with the outspoken Grayson Waller.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Putin proposed direct talks after European powers demanded a 30-day ceasefire, threatening massive new sanctions on Moscow.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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After four days of direct military strikes on the other’s territory, many in the region feared that – in the absence of meaningful international pressure – the tit-for-tat strikes would continue to escalate.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Less hangovers, less weight gain and moderate use have been part of the trend of California sober where people have given up alcohol for marijuana.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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David has been sober for six years and performs at rehabilitation centers every week, hoping to inspire others.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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For the sixth consecutive year Olivia and Emma are No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, while Liam and Noah were No. 1 and No. 2 for boys for the sixth straight year, too, the SSA said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Young made history after receiving her fourth consecutive acting nomination.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot’s (1894-1949) paintings would feel right at home at Fenix.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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