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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
Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Trailing 6-5 midway through the third quarter, Cornell erupted for five straight goals in a 6:40 stretch of the third quarter to enjoy a 10-6 advantage heading into the final stanza.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
The resort blends coastal Southern style with spacious porches, a full-service spa, multiple pools, and a long boardwalk that leads straight to the beach.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
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The Nighthawks duo defeated South Pasadena’s Anson Fong and Kiana Lee in straight sets 21-8, 21-5.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Trailing 6-5 midway through the third quarter, Cornell erupted for five straight goals in a 6:40 stretch of the third quarter to enjoy a 10-6 advantage heading into the final stanza.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
Adverb
The last two batters might as well have ducked out the way on strike three, nervous that Winter’s 90-something mph fastball was headed straight for their shoulders, only to be greeted with the break of a slider good enough to get out professional hitters.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
The resort blends coastal Southern style with spacious porches, a full-service spa, multiple pools, and a long boardwalk that leads straight to the beach.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 26 May 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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Like its traditional media peers, TelevisaUnivision is working to offset secular decline in its linear TV business with growth in streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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Because spontaneous conversations are harder in a hybrid environment, actively create spaces for honest discussions.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 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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The attack came a day after direct peace talks in Istanbul made no progress on ending the fighting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The singer decided to share her reasons for choosing a sober life during an interview with QuickSilva on the QuickSilva Morning Show.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
26 May 2025
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The Rockies started the inning with four consecutive hits.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Last year, religious hate crimes were up significantly in major U.S. cities, Levin said, with anti-Muslim hate crimes rising 18%, and anti-Jewish ones rising for the fourth consecutive year, up 12% to a new record.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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