as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
As Los Angeles communities were forced to integrate, Black residents often faced intimidation or outright violence when moving into predominantly white neighborhoods.
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Rather than an outright ban, Proctor’s committee has taken up a bill that would grant Secretary of State and gubernatorial hopeful Scott Schwab the authority to uniformly regulate where drop boxes can be located and what security measures must accompany them.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Even today, more than a generation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, stepping out of line, defying the pressure to conform, can invite hostility or outright violence.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
For felonies only, the share of outright dismissals has gone from 28% to 41%.
—Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Rather than an outright ban, Proctor’s committee has taken up a bill that would grant Secretary of State and gubernatorial hopeful Scott Schwab the authority to uniformly regulate where drop boxes can be located and what security measures must accompany them.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Even today, more than a generation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, stepping out of line, defying the pressure to conform, can invite hostility or outright violence.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
For felonies only, the share of outright dismissals has gone from 28% to 41%.
—Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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Renowned photographer Ryszard Horowitz was born on May 5th, 1939, to a loving family in the historic city of Kraków, the former capital of Poland, but just four months later Nazi Germany invaded Poland, resulting in utter devastation.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Nova music festival saw dozens kidnapped and killed by Hamas and was the site of utter devastation on that day more than 15 months ago.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump has defended using his executive power to give unconditional reprieves to Jan. 6 defendants who were convicted of violent offenses.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons Wednesday to two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in a deadly chase of a young man on a moped in 2020 and subsequent cover-up, a case that led to protests in the nation’s capital.—
Janelle Griffith,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Predictably, much has been made of the sheer scale of Trump’s Day One array, but, as ever, the devil lies in the details.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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What struck immigrant advocates about the raids was the sheer thuggishness of the operation, which dovetailed neatly with the uncompromosing rhetoric about immigration sounded by Trump during his campaign and in his inaugural speech Monday.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Doubtless, this is how Franklin found himself in Paris, persuading an absolute monarch to back the birth of a republic.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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At home, Wolf has been at his absolute best with an 11-2-1 record, a .936 save percentage and a 1.98 goals-against average.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The diffuser uses 100% pure essential oils to fragrance your home, and its matte ceramic finish fits into any space like a piece of sophisticated decor.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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This design was first launched in yellow gold with a silver dial, and this configuration remains the purest expression of the asymmetrical concept.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Yes, Kansas City’s defense is incredible and Mahomes is a postseason beast, but Buffalo beat the Chiefs once this season, recording 107 more total yards than the Chiefs on Nov. 17.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his first season calling plays for the Bucs, Coen helped Tampa Bay finish top-four in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards per game as the team won the NFC South and reached the playoffs with a 10-7 record.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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As long as a biopsy is done and it’s recognized early, there’s a very high chance of cure with very simple and minimally invasive procedures.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Organize your ideas with the timeless power of the triad—three points are simple, memorable, and impactful.—
Martin Gutmann,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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