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as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's a downright lie, and you know it
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as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of downright
Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
With a downright firm underfoot ride and highly prescriptive roll testers all agreed this shoe gives nothing back and creates an awkward stride.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
Chris Coons, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, the tactics car salespeople use go beyond just the hard sell to the downright deceptive.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
With a downright firm underfoot ride and highly prescriptive roll testers all agreed this shoe gives nothing back and creates an awkward stride.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
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Yet many of his other nominees are not just unqualified, but may be downright dangerous.
—Chris Coons, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the abrupt news can create cognitive dissonance, as employees struggle to reconcile previous assurances of job security with the unexpected loss of employment.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The abrupt House adjournment meant that many bills the Democrats planned to pass, from government transparency to environmental measures, did not get sent to the governor.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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And Maria McManus has been strong: It’s priced beautifully, the product is absolutely gorgeous, and the messaging is incredible.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Next to it, an absolutely massive fenced-in lot, is the gravesite of the Trump Plaza, imploded after shedding chunks of itself onto Pacific and Mississippi avenues, hundreds of feet below.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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An autopsy revealed the father had been stabbed approximately 50 times and had sustained multiple injuries, including broken bones, strangulation marks, and blunt force trauma to the head, face, and back.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Federov is a woodcutter with a blunt axe, unable to keep up with his competitors who use saws.Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
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The sheer volume of socializing at this time of year also offers you ample opportunity to have some sort of romantic liaison under the mistletoe.Olivia Petter, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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These challenges stem primarily from the sheer volume and variability of data required to maintain effective defenses.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For this 100 percent Cab Franc wine, the grapes are hand harvested and cold soaked for two days before inoculation with native yeast.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
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And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The University of Washington product took his team to the College Football Playoff National Championship game last year and has an absolute cannon for an arm.Ross Terrell, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Since MicroStrategy is willing to relentlessly grow its absolute size by issuing stock and buying BTC, it will be entitled to a greater share of index flows in the long run.Edan Yago, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Downright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downright. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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