as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
His variation of relationship amnesia doesn’t present by outright forgetting; instead, he’s plagued by a more sinister strain: amnesia by omission.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 23 Feb. 2025
In addition to the $61 million in outright losses, the agencies will have to weather delays in receiving some of the taxes due on land as a result of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order allowing property owners in several ZIP Codes affected by the fires to defer payments until April 2026.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The same logic applies to conflicts that fall short of outright war.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Similarly, warm temperatures can affect or outright disrupt animal’s hibernation.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 23 Feb. 2025
In addition to the $61 million in outright losses, the agencies will have to weather delays in receiving some of the taxes due on land as a result of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order allowing property owners in several ZIP Codes affected by the fires to defer payments until April 2026.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The same logic applies to conflicts that fall short of outright war.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Similarly, warm temperatures can affect or outright disrupt animal’s hibernation.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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Since 2014, Ukraine has been subjected to a level of violence and criminality that reflects Russia’s utter contempt for the laws of armed conflict.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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United went on to end the 2021-22 campaign in utter turmoil, with players in revolt and Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, but still placed sixth.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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No matter the qualities of an apartment, Munden said the best place for a dog is with an owner willing to give unconditional love to the canine.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Families should expect to see themes around empathy, unconditional love, overcoming trials, and taking hold of responsibility.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2025
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As for throwback hits, Barbra Streisand’s sheer jumpsuit by Arnold Scaasi, worn in 1969, is proof that having fun on the carpet always wins, as does Salma Hayek’s Armani look in 1997, complete with a tiara.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the sheer number of the reversals reflect an administration moving much faster than usual.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Stats TFLs 7 Sacks 5 QB hits 10 Pressure rate 14.2% Snap rate 47.4% Eagles DT Tier 1 5 Chris Godwin Age: 29 Height: 6-1 Weight: 209 Godwin was on an absolute heater through seven games of 2024 and en route to a career year before a gruesome ankle dislocation ended his season and required surgery.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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During the English-comprehension section, which requires absolute silence, air-traffic control suspends all takeoffs and landings.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The mistake sparked violent protests by indigenous peoples and forced a complete reversal of the policy.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Chery further supports day adventures and potential overnight camping with a front trunk that stores a mobile kitchen complete with grill.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The finish is long, pure, and unadulterated, with lingering ripe red fruit notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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There will be an all-electric Ferrari by then, and Ferrari’s strategy of hedging its bets by continuing with hybrid and pure internal-combustion drivetrains alongside its new electric model might look prescient.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Three-pointers account for 36% of their total points — ranking No. 69 nationwide.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Toronto ranks 11th in the NHL in total goals (185), led by William Nylander's 33.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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This fund is the simplest way to play the inevitable rise in lithium prices.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But there's a simple—and so easy-to-remember—method that will make the packing process easy every time: the 5-4-3-2-1 method.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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