as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
None hold an outright majority, compelling Barnier's government to seek backup.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Weiss opposed outright dismissal of the charges, instead suggesting the court should end all proceedings and close the case by merely reflecting a pardon as the final disposition.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Flashback: The race headed to a runoff after no candidate managed an outright victory in the November general election.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Spring 2023 In April 2023, the Biden administration proposed a plan to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Weiss opposed outright dismissal of the charges, instead suggesting the court should end all proceedings and close the case by merely reflecting a pardon as the final disposition.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Flashback: The race headed to a runoff after no candidate managed an outright victory in the November general election.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Spring 2023 In April 2023, the Biden administration proposed a plan to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for outright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to the survey, 91 percent of pet owners say their animals' unconditional love is especially comforting during the holiday season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yet the sheer volume of healthcare data is nearly incomprehensible.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beginning Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles, the Steelers are about to embark upon an absolute gantlet.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Early results for the fourth quarter of the year show preliminary data for October at a new record high for credit card debt in the month, in absolute terms.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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With restaurants closed, and a complete ban on having people outside of your bubble—let alone chefs—in your home, their entire business model disappeared overnight.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stage 4: In the final stage, there's complete cirrhosis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Of course, Snoop has jammed with everyone from Willie Nelson to the Gorillaz to the late Quincy Jones, but he’s never sounded so pure and contemplative.Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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BrewDog This two-level rooftop spot is a pure sports bar that is right on the Strip but not in a hotel.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Burns and Nguyen are obsessed with the idea of providing total value—not just in terms of cost savings, but also in ensuring that every review or recommendation offers the best experience and ultimate outcome.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, my estimate for the company's total revenue in December 2034 is $1.104 trillion.GuruFocus, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pay particular attention to Chapters 8 and 20, where Graham discusses the margin of safety concept and the simple but profound concept that buying a share of stock is actually owning part of a whole business.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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