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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Recent Examples of flat-out
Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Also, this is just a flat-out fantastic drama from one of the most talented directors working today.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
Just a flat-out no without any explanation.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
And some have flat-out been in our nation legally.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Peak output for the Charlie is 10 kW – with all burners and the oven flat-out – which would draw more than 80 A on a 120V circuit.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Also, this is just a flat-out fantastic drama from one of the most talented directors working today.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
Just a flat-out no without any explanation.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
And some have flat-out been in our nation legally.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-four years later, the shape of this new work of fiction highlights both the insufficiency of memory, of story, and their utter necessity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Stephen Colbert was absolutely number one.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All of us here at Frontiersman are absolutely heartbroken about this tragedy.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Twice in the past two years, buyout firms have circled Macy’s, attracted not so much to its long-term potential as a business but downright salivating over the real estate its stores occupy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Minnesota's backfield tandem of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason is downright scary.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first monthly jobs report released since McEntarfer’s ousting, the June jobs report, which initially reported a gain of 147,000 jobs, has now been revised downward to just 14,000 jobs in the July revision and now an absolute decrease of 13,000 jobs in the August revision.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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These genius finds are absolute miracle workers that not only cut down prep time and save space, but also make cooking a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This is when a bone gets knocked out of its joint either partially or completely.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lecornu will now have to steer a budget through France’s completely fractured parliament, macro strategists at Deutsche Bank flagged Wednesday.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Khusnullin has earned Putin’s unconditional trust due to his lengthy experience in remaking cities.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hamas, however, said any talks would not be unconditional—underscoring the entrenchment on both sides.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The chocolate glaze is utterly decadent.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Without these supports, free-will can feel utterly paralyzing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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