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
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And there are still serious questions if not flat-out contradictions.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are improved and flat-out expect to win the MLS Cup.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Then there’s a whole class of hacks that to me just seem, well, flat-out weird.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Many of Zeldin’s claims remain unsupported, and some are flat-out false.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And there are still serious questions if not flat-out contradictions.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are improved and flat-out expect to win the MLS Cup.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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Talk about the low of the low, what utter scumbags.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, such as in crosswalks during peak commuting times, that order turns to utter chaos.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Hayes went up with Edwards but got absolutely hammered.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This is absolutely possible–but only if Russia agrees and stops the killing.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Milk bath nails have become popular for its sheer milky color worn by celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Judging Lee based on how things went for the team in his first season is downright wild.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hogan then trounces Yokozuna in a way that makes the monstrous heel look downright foolish.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But a) there are simply so many other Chappell Roan songs that are better suited for an EDM remix, if such a thing must exist, and b) the remix is an absolute affront to God.—
James Factora,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the analyst believes the stock is trading at an attractive level, consistent with its past three-year average in absolute terms and relative to the S & P 500.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking on his arrival in London with the foreign and defence ministers, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said the talks would focus on ways to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step to peace.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Becky Conner (Goranson) learned the true meaning of unconditional love after becoming a mom.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The responses ranged from mildly annoying to outright bizarre, highlighting just how many ways tension can brew between property lines.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes promotion shades into outright protectionism, and even economic warfare.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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