as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
regarded their son-in-law as a flat-out loser and let him know it
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as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of flat-out
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And there are still serious questions if not flat-out contradictions.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are improved and flat-out expect to win the MLS Cup.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Then there’s a whole class of hacks that to me just seem, well, flat-out weird.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And there are still serious questions if not flat-out contradictions.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are improved and flat-out expect to win the MLS Cup.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Ask yourself if intervening is absolutely necessary.—
Jody Michael,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Those games should mean absolutely nothing from a playoff standpoint, but the Hornets are fighting to increase lottery odds.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the sheer number of new projects is overwhelming power system operators’ ability to evaluate them, leading to increasing wait times for new generation to come online.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Bobby Orr’s feats as a defenseman, meanwhile, always seemed downright impossible, with 915 points in just 657 games, three Harts and eight Norris trophies.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Blue Owl has been downright explosive over the past half-decade or so, driving its top line from around $190 million in 2019 to $2.3 billion last year.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mayor’s ball is an absolute feast for the senses; the black-and-white costumes, the massive number of performers, the layout and possibility of the space.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Respondents were asked about their perceptions of aspects of the war, including the U.S. proposal for a temporary unconditional ceasefire and the termination of Washington's aid for Ukraine.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The responses ranged from mildly annoying to outright bizarre, highlighting just how many ways tension can brew between property lines.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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The preliminary denial, issued on the commission’s last day inside the hospital, was an extraordinary move that is one step away from an outright revocation.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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