as in immediately
without delay
I told her straight off that I was not going to do that
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Recent Examples of straight off
During their courtship, the watercolor projections at the back of Beowulf Boritt’s set, which is dominated by a wedding-cake-like rendering of Delia’s apartment, display a split between Northern California redwoods and a city skyline straight off a New Yorker cover.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
The fabulous coral reefs, brimming with fish and turtles, can be accessed straight off the coast.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Culinary Tips: Probably the easiest way to eat pineapple is straight off the core.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The look is straight off the runway from Dior, though the designer paired the original look with matching yellow tartan shorts instead of Swift’s solid black swap.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
The fabulous coral reefs, brimming with fish and turtles, can be accessed straight off the coast.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Culinary Tips: Probably the easiest way to eat pineapple is straight off the core.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The look is straight off the runway from Dior, though the designer paired the original look with matching yellow tartan shorts instead of Swift’s solid black swap.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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That photographer also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The reporter shared how his news team arrived immediately in Los Angeles and how the city was not equipped to handle the crisis.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Whelton says utilities can help alleviate people's exposure and health concerns by flushing the water systems promptly, testing the water repeatedly, and communicating problems and timelines with the public.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Other buffs were huge taking Storm from the worst hero to the best almost instantly.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Sanders was hired by the Buffs in December of 2022 to replace Karl Dorrell, who was fired midway through his third losing season, and instantly turned the perennial Pac-12 afterthought into a Rocky Mountain pilgrimage and national spectacle.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the nation’s history, according to data from Aon.—
Janhvi Bhojwani,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Younger millennials are aware of all those things, but mainly from TikTok. Yet a generation that was still in school when Wizards of Waverly Place and Victorious were on the air is now poised to take its turn at the Oscar podium.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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In addition, having air humidifiers and purifiers can help circulate good quality air to minimize the risk of poor quality air that is directly breathed into the lungs.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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However, policies such as import tariffs and mass deportation could negatively impact housing prices, as these factors directly affect labor and material costs—two major inputs in the housing industry.—
Robert Thorpe,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The paint is made from non-toxic, biodegradable material and dusts right off clothing when dry.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2025
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This coat has a water-repellent exterior, so snowflakes and raindrops roll right off.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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That answer may not satisfy critics who want young major leaguers to shine right away, but Reese reasoned that league-wide interest in Yankees personnel is evidence that player development is doing something right.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Despite having just 25 games of NHL experience coming into the season, he’s been a very good defender right away, and he’s added 15 points in 36 games through Wednesday despite not getting any power-play time.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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TikTok shut itself down for U.S. users shortly before midnight, right ahead of the ban’s Sunday start date, effectively preventing Americans from using its mobile app or website.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Signature Headband If Blair Waldorf is your fashion muse, the Coach Signature Headband is right up your style alley.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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