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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
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The Bruins have won 25 straight games in dominant fashion with the lone loss this season coming against Texas on a neutral court.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Vivek Ranadive, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The Redhawks came out flying and made a final push, scoring six straight to cut the lead to four to make the South Hadley fans rather nervous.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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None of this is trivial, and anyone who tells you otherwise is not being straight with you.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The Bruins have won 25 straight games in dominant fashion with the lone loss this season coming against Texas on a neutral court.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Humans are evolutionarily designed for hunting and gathering — not for lifting 50-pound boxes for eight hours straight or inhaling toxic dust in an industrial sanding booth.
—Vivek Ranadive, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The Redhawks came out flying and made a final push, scoring six straight to cut the lead to four to make the South Hadley fans rather nervous.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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People really appreciate not only the deeper cuts, but the songs that have a linear story.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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While much of those streaming sales were non-sports commitments, the flow of ad dollars away from linear TV will accelerate as the primetime entertainment properties continue to sag under the weight of their cultural irrelevancy.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At least my mother was more honest.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And to be honest, our offensive rebounding wasn’t poor.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The shot was pure, skimming atop the grass to nestle inside the far post.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Plus, it’s made out of pure cedar.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fine is more supportive of Israel while Biss and Abughazaleh, an outspoken Gen Z influencer who is Palestinian American, have been more critical.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, his company’s treatment of its essential workers, and the firing of Chris Smalls, an outspoken employee in a Staten Island warehouse, triggered the creation of the first Amazon union—a milestone in the recent surge of labor activism in America.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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France Libre is a direct reference to General Charles de Gaulle's resistance movement, which joined Allied forces to help liberate France and Europe from the Nazis during World War II, Macron said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Income limits can disqualify higher earners from direct contributions.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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After the war, in sober reflection, the United States helped lead a global effort to try to tame the savagery of conflict and, in particular, to shield civilians.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For that reason, presidents are expected not only to act but to persuade—to make a clear, sober case to the country.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Following consecutive games without a single trip to the free-throw line at the outset of the road trip, Ball has had at least four appearances at the line in two of his last three games.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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The United States, meanwhile, has to settle for runner-up for a second consecutive tournament after losing to Japan in 2023.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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As the doc unfolds, Mayeri walks right into the darkest stuff the girls experienced (and which nearly ripped them apart), from drugs and alcohol to abusive relationships and deep tragedy.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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