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as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's a downright lie, and you know it
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as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of downright
Sam Amick, New York Times, 25 May 2026
At all The middle distribution of Gen-Z’s feelings about AI range from apprehension to downright hatred.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Beginning in late spring until early fall, high temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making daytime hiking or camping conditions uncomfortable and sometimes, downright dangerous.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
Unlike Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, when Victor Wembanyama’s 32-footer to force a double overtime was the product of flow state and downright arrogance, his half-court 3-pointer at the end of the first half of Game 4 was born out of desperation and evolution.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 25 May 2026
At all The middle distribution of Gen-Z’s feelings about AI range from apprehension to downright hatred.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Beginning in late spring until early fall, high temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making daytime hiking or camping conditions uncomfortable and sometimes, downright dangerous.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downright
Adjective
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Instead, season 4 revealed that Bill's story had come to an abrupt end.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The abrupt end to her doubles foray at the HSBC Queen’s Club Championships was more muted.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Lisa attended the 2026 Golden Globe Awards in a sheer Jacquemus look, and in January, Kith named her guest designer for its spring 2026 collection.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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Elizabeth Hurley looked incredible in a black string bikini and sheer pants on Instagram.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Kate O’Flynn plays the absolutely wonderful Patricia, who gets two of the season’s best episodes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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The deputy sheriff also said that Cortavious and Cortavion had marijuana in the car, stating that Yates could see a blunt inside.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The battle that follows — a muddy and mean scrum — is even more ghastly, partly for its utter pointlessness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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All to the utter indifference of a Hollywood that hadn’t even bothered to hear of him.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Or serve it cold spooned over Brie cheese.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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It will be equipped to process and service new steel products coming down the line at Big River like galvanized and cold-rolled steel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Anyone hoping to see intricate short passing has been sorely disappointed thus far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Japan hasn’t made access to lawyers during interrogations an absolute right despite being a member of The Group of Seven (G7) – an intergovernmental forum of the US and other Western allies that often emphasizes the importance of human rights and the rule of law.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Plenty of people will argue that the absolute best way to eat watermelon seeds is roasting them.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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“Downright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downright. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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