1
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
Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Ketel Marte homered for the second straight game and Eugenio Suarez had two hits and an RBI for the D-backs, who have lost four in a row.
—Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Tim Petrie, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
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—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
Nvidia last week rallied for five straight days and hit a fresh record, putting its monthly gain at roughly 16% and quarter-to-date gain at about 44.5%.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Ketel Marte homered for the second straight game and Eugenio Suarez had two hits and an RBI for the D-backs, who have lost four in a row.
—Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Adverb
Keeping your knees straight and your toes pointed, kick both legs up and down in an alternating fashion.
—Tim Petrie, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
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—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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As well as the docking points for the modules, the two keyboards also feature hot-swappable sockets that enable users to instantly switch between linear, clicky or tactile Kailh Mini-Choc switches.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That much standalone linear cable isn’t likely to be standalone for long.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The appraisal was not crude, but rather honest and profound.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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In many ways, the time trial is the purest form of cycling — a body and a bike, alone against the clock, but its engineering focus means that wealthier teams often excel.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Happening in early May, the festival’s events are pure Americana.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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In direct sunlight for the 6 pm kickoffs, things have been even more difficult.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In order to get and keep patients that could bill the state's Medicaid system, the owners allegedly paid kickbacks and bribes to the owners of sober homes.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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My mother spoke of my grandmother’s sober beauty, plain and simple but nevertheless an inspiration to my grandfather.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Wilson’s record for three consecutive games with 15 points and 15 rebounds, joins WNBA stars like Clark, Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier on the WNBA All-Star list.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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This marks the third consecutive tuition increase since a decade-long freeze ended in 2023.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Just like learning a new language—you’ve got to get phonics right first, not just vocabulary.—
Bill Hoogterp,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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But holding onto the lead won't be easy, McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are right behind him on the starting grid and hungry for a home-soil win.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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