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Recent Examples of straight-out 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
  • This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.
    Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • If the meaning of life is to experience true and unconditional love, then that love has to start with us.
    Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.
    Don Riddell, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.
    EW.com, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.
    Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.
    Karen Fratti, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
  • An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The scams ranged from outright fake businesses to legitimate accounts that had been hacked or hijacked.
    Kara Fellows, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • That solution avoids legal and financial complications associated with outright confiscating the money and giving it it to Ukraine.
    DAVID McHUGH, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Martha Stewart and Mila Kunis carried ones that looked like this simple option.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Murena Pixel Tablet Apps Switching away from Google's flavor of Android will always result in an app gap, and there's no simple way around it.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Straight-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight-out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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