as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
regarded their son-in-law as a flat-out loser and let him know it
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Recent Examples of flat-out
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And there are still serious questions if not flat-out contradictions.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are improved and flat-out expect to win the MLS Cup.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Then there’s a whole class of hacks that to me just seem, well, flat-out weird.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And there are still serious questions if not flat-out contradictions.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are improved and flat-out expect to win the MLS Cup.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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Talk about the low of the low, what utter scumbags.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, such as in crosswalks during peak commuting times, that order turns to utter chaos.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Aside from leaving absolutely zero white cast behind, the formula features several skin-loving ingredients (think aloe leaf water, niacinamide, witch hazel, and vitamin E).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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This is absolutely possible–but only if Russia agrees and stops the killing.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the sheer number of new projects is overwhelming power system operators’ ability to evaluate them, leading to increasing wait times for new generation to come online.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Judging Lee based on how things went for the team in his first season is downright wild.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hogan then trounces Yokozuna in a way that makes the monstrous heel look downright foolish.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And the week-long party that had been taking place in Green Bay turned into absolute bedlam.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking on his arrival in London with the foreign and defence ministers, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said the talks would focus on ways to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step to peace.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Becky Conner (Goranson) learned the true meaning of unconditional love after becoming a mom.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Being anywhere close to those numbers for the remainder of the season would be an outright disaster.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That unease has now grown into an outright dismissal of the agency’s right to exist.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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