as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
One of those calls saw right-wing troll Charles Johnson outright accuse Dittmann of being Musk.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
In a memo, military intelligence warned about the risks of Russian influence but said the threat did not merit an outright ban of the app.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
There was tension, raised voices, jostling now and then, but no outright violence.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Fans aren’t feeling particularly optimistic about Netflix’s ability to put on a good live broadcast after the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, which was marred by streaming issues, including frequent buffering and outright crashes.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
In a memo, military intelligence warned about the risks of Russian influence but said the threat did not merit an outright ban of the app.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
There was tension, raised voices, jostling now and then, but no outright violence.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Fans aren’t feeling particularly optimistic about Netflix’s ability to put on a good live broadcast after the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, which was marred by streaming issues, including frequent buffering and outright crashes.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
Adjective
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The first wave of generative AI tools has felt like utter magic.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The proof lies in your utter disregard for the law.—
Cody Copeland and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hunter Biden The Justice Department special counsel, whose six-year case into Hunter Biden was short-circuited by the unconditional pardon President Joe Biden granted to his son, criticized the outgoing president in his final report released Monday.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Special counsel David Weiss released a final report Monday on the investigation into Hunter Biden after the case ended when President Biden issued an unconditional pardon for his son last month.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s the experience the viewer simply must embrace with The Brutalist: giving themselves over to the sheer loudness of it all.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The sheer scale of the Los Angeles fires and the prominence of the location have delivered an unprecedented amount of eyeballs to the young platform.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
10 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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Without a complete picture of a youth’s background, psychologists may be unable to recommend the appropriate level of care, support or supervision.—
Philip Caldwell,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
EW.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Futures pricing reacted to the strong jobs report by slashing the expectations for total Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 from two to just one 25 (0.25%) basis point cut.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The victim complied for a total loss of about $42,000.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.—
Amanda Schupak,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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