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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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Jurupa Valley High School lost their first round state playoff game to Valencia High School in straight sets.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Target said its move weighed on sales, which have fallen for three straight quarters.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Jurupa Valley High School lost their first round state playoff game to Valencia High School in straight sets.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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At several points in 2024, WBD shares slipped below $7 as the company’s massive debt load and linear TV exposure appeared to be insurmountable challenges.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Her brain cannot compute — because there’s something so linear about education.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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When his father’s milestone birthday arrived, the teen saw an opportunity to be brutally honest.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Other marketing, the kind of stuff that people who would need to seek out (like, oh, big fans of Bruce) is more honest, like this featurette all about Cooper’s approach to this specific time in The Boss’ life and career.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Oct. 2025
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Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Companies can also come under attack for pure political gain, as seen in then Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’s confrontation with Disney over LGBTQ rights.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In her later years, she became known as an outspoken activist for animal rights and for voicing strong, controversial opinions — such as denouncing the #MeToo movement in 2018.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Hollywood has grown more outspoken in recent months about the situation in the Middle East, the challenges of convincing its distributors — the lifelines that can take movies from obscurity to national recognition — remain.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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All statements reflect our direct experience and verified documentation.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Get up to 35% off sitewide right now on direct-to-consumer furniture and home decor brand Burrow, maker of one of our best couches of 2022, the super modular Arch Nomad model.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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DePina rented a room in a sober-living house on one side of the tracks and was crossing to get to a group meeting on the other side.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maddie, who fled her home as a teenager after stealing a five-figure sum from her parents, is now sober and raising Caroline alone.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Trading below $1 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period triggers a warning.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The number served as the second consecutive time Kelce wore an autumnal outfit with a subtle reference to the woodsy track.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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