as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the straight-out enmity between the two tennis players was unmistakable
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Recent Examples of straight-out
First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?
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Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
But as Saleh’s script advances, and the actor sees the walls closing in around him on all sides, the tone grows more desperate and the film turns into a straight-out thriller.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Some people are staying; some people are just canceling straight-out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
In fact, Primus straight-out declares the robust but lightweight Ulti the most wind-resistant, powerful cooking solution it's ever made.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
It’s based on a true story of the Dozier School for Boys, in which boys were just straight-out murdered in North Florida.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
For those of you who might also desire ongoing hard-hitting straight-out coverage of the latest in AI trends, see my column at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Not much mixing, or straight-out– Just attitude, bro.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2023
Ireland Baldwin is sharing her pregnancy progress with a straight-out-of-the-shower mirror selfie Ireland Baldwin is embracing her baby bump as her pregnancy continues.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
But as Saleh’s script advances, and the actor sees the walls closing in around him on all sides, the tone grows more desperate and the film turns into a straight-out thriller.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Some people are staying; some people are just canceling straight-out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
In fact, Primus straight-out declares the robust but lightweight Ulti the most wind-resistant, powerful cooking solution it's ever made.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
It’s based on a true story of the Dozier School for Boys, in which boys were just straight-out murdered in North Florida.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
For those of you who might also desire ongoing hard-hitting straight-out coverage of the latest in AI trends, see my column at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Not much mixing, or straight-out– Just attitude, bro.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2023
Ireland Baldwin is sharing her pregnancy progress with a straight-out-of-the-shower mirror selfie Ireland Baldwin is embracing her baby bump as her pregnancy continues.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight-out
Adjective
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Some deliver a sheer, just-back-from-vacation glow; others lean richer, with light-reflecting pigments and true bronze color payoff.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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We are wrapped in a mesmerizing combination of soft forest and sheer stone.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pilot program will provide unconditional cash payments of $600 per month for 18 months to hundreds of pregnant women in their first or second trimesters, as well as $750 per month to 21-year-olds who have spent time in the foster care system.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Ukraine demands an unconditional halt to fighting; Russia, on the other hand, refuses a ceasefire due its ability to press its current battlefield advantage and a benign stance from President Trump; although his position appears to have shifted somewhat against Russia recently.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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After the huge success of the single-player Hogwarts Legacy and the utter disaster that was the live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the demand from David Zaslav at the top was…more live-service games.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Maybe this season’s utter collapse will be a wakeup call.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike traditional assistants, these platforms autonomously translate natural-language prompts into complete, fully functional mobile applications optimized specifically for frameworks that support cross-platform development.—
Hashim Hayat,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This Dominican tradition of joyful chaos ignited the final hour, complete with stilt walkers, dynamic lighting shifts, and dancers from LA Follies.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Li Auto's first pure electric sport utility vehicle, the Li i8, comes in three variations, priced between 321,800 and 369,800 yuan ($44,700 and $51,400).—
Victoria Yeo,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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Stripped of glamour, his dissolution produces a kind of glamour of its own: that of pure addiction, the allure of never saying no.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To see the process and attention to detail required was an absolute joy.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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The issue is less the absolute number than the trajectory.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The Planning and Zoning commissioners were uncomfortable with the outright ban, according to Brianna Bustos, spokesperson for Ada County’s development services department.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
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That would include not filing at all or large omissions of gross income and outright fraud.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Transform public-internal data fusion into simple, actionable insights anyone can use.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The scalloped crochet trim and gold buttons add a sophisticated element to an otherwise simple tank, and the tighter weave won’t allow any undergarments to peek through.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Straight-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight-out. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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