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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
The tight end had seven catches for 117 yards with a touchdown, while also going over 70 receiving yards for his 14th straight postseason contest.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, there's that asteroid that's headed straight for Austin — leaving the rest of the 126's lives in question as well.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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New York The New York Knicks had four starters score at least 20, shot well from 3-point range throughout, survived a run from the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter and dealt interim coach Doug Christie’s team its third straight road loss Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
The tight end had seven catches for 117 yards with a touchdown, while also going over 70 receiving yards for his 14th straight postseason contest.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
All four were peering straight ahead, out of the picture.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, there's that asteroid that's headed straight for Austin — leaving the rest of the 126's lives in question as well.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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The news media landscape is in transition as fewer people watch linear TV and more consume their news on streaming services and through social media.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The show, which premiered in 1990 and has since grown a cult audience, embraced many of linear television’s conventions while simultaneously defying them as often as possible.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.—
Jasmine Gripper,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Our second most-clicked cleaning story of the year focuses on restoring silver jewelry, and the difference between sterling silver and pure silver.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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Larry Summers was outspoken about the inflationary risks of Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Telluride, with its small community (population 2,525) and direct access to skiing, hiking, and biking, met the mark.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Legendary Productions The both the kitchen and the living room have direct terrace access.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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But across town in Altadena, some residents watching those sober scenes hoped the staggering losses in their own community would not be forgotten.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Cue the irreverent and whimsical twists to his sober and tailored suits and trenches, like the tiny cowbells referencing the Swiss heritage of the brand or his diving into the country’s folk stories, such as the legend of an Engadine lake mermaid, for fall 2024.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The set, which features Bad Bunny dipping into genres like salsa and plena that reflect his Puerto Rican roots, becomes the superstar’s fourth consecutive No. 1 on the chart, following 2020’s El Último Tour del Mundo, 2022’s Un Verano Sin Ti and 2023’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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For an eight consecutive year, Macro returns to the Sundance Film Festival with a lineup of programming that spotlights and amplifies the voices and works of filmmakers of color at the Macro Lodge.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a relatively mild start to the weekend, Sunday is scheduled to drop as much as 2 to 4 inches of snow on the Baltimore area — right before temperatures plummet into the single digits Monday night.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The big, bold flavors of Brunswick stew warm your body from head to toe and fill you right up with all sorts of hearty meats and vegetables.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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