as in immediately
without delay
I told her straight off that I was not going to do that
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Recent Examples of straight off
At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party, Ciara wore a dress straight off the Dsquared2’s fall 2025 runway show, which was held on Feb. 25 during Milan Fashion Week.
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The defenseman immediately grabbed his upper arm and skated straight off the ice.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
These ancient fruits taste their best straight off the tree, still warm from the afternoon sun, making figs an excellent addition to the home orchard.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The defenseman immediately grabbed his upper arm and skated straight off the ice.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
These ancient fruits taste their best straight off the tree, still warm from the afternoon sun, making figs an excellent addition to the home orchard.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Diego was immediately flown back to the Galápagos to join a last-ditch breeding program in 1977.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Panthenol soothes the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier, and the lightly bubbling texture is instantly calming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Uber was appealing because using an app to instantly summon a car is much easier than chasing down a cab.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The industry has already swallowed price increases and made supply-chain shifts where possible, professionals say, and higher prices will now hit consumers, likely slowing growth in a part of the economy that’s made up of lots of small, even mom-and-pop, businesses.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The first trade war with China was a boon for Vietnam — what about now?—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Diller now has the business leaders reporting directly to him.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tulcea sits directly across the border from Izmail, which Russia has repeatedly attacked.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Spend The Day At Pier Park Imagine a mall crossed with an amusement park and a restaurant district, and then place this massive complex right off the beach.—
Southern Living,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Conine then crushed a two-run double to right off reliever Colin Poche for a 6-3 lead.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In the game, Tommy sets out almost right away to go after Joel’s killers.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Top prospects are not guaranteed to produce right away like Campbell has shown in the early going.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, classically minded visitors to Rome looked right past his paintings.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Thomas had a long and prolific career, right up to his final years, despite his health woes and a famously cranky personality that could curdle soup across the room.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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