straight-out

adjective

ˈstrāt-ˈau̇t How to pronounce straight-out (audio)
Definition of straight-outnext
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 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
  1. sheer
  2. unconditional
  3. utter
  4. complete
  5. pure
  6. absolute
  7. outright
  8. simple
Adjective
  • The individual cores may not be as powerful as those on the Mac Studio with M4 Max, but the sheer number of CPU and GPU cores will deliver top performance in the most demanding applications.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
  • While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.
    — Gabe Castro-Root, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of sheer
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
Definition of unconditional
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
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • This prevents anyone, including law enforcement at international borders, from accessing your complete password vault.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Check out a complete 2025 NWSL season schedule here.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • Blanchett, meanwhile, continues her reign among the cadre of actresses who work with their stylists — in this case, Elizabeth Stewart — to craft a collection of press-run looks that extend beyond pure glamour in their talking points.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This can provide significant advantages over today’s best mini-LED TVs, including higher brightness, less blooming (light bleed around bright images), and purer, more accurate colors.
    — Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of pure
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
Definition of absolute
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
Definition of outright
Adjective
  • All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Combining crisp water, sun-dappled shade, and the simple pleasure of drifting with the current creates the perfect recipe for vacation memories.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of simple

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