as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
Those feelings changed to begrudged respect as a teen and outright admiration as an adult.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
If no candidate wins an outright majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their ballots are redistributed to those voters’ next-preferred choices.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Chevrolet is clearly treating this as a new outright record for a production car on the mountain.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
In the United States, at least 19 states have already passed laws restricting minors’ access to social media platforms — with eight states enacting outright bans or parental consent requirements.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outright
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
If no candidate wins an outright majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their ballots are redistributed to those voters’ next-preferred choices.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Chevrolet is clearly treating this as a new outright record for a production car on the mountain.
—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
In the United States, at least 19 states have already passed laws restricting minors’ access to social media platforms — with eight states enacting outright bans or parental consent requirements.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
Adjective
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
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This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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The World Cup visitors being blown away by all that is America is pure entertainment.
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Post-split, one Comcast entity will be a pure-play entertainment content company, with NBCUniversal and Sky assets, while the other company will be a leading broadband, cable and wireless provider.
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Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
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Biologists rescued 29 of the birds in the late 1980s, preventing their total extinction.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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