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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
an out-and-out cheater at every game she plays her story is not just an exaggeration, it's an out-and-out lie
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
mounted an out-and-out effort to find the lost child
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Recent Examples of out-and-out
And for out-and-out authoritarians in the MAGA coalition, eliminating nonpartisan civil servants fits with the goal of giving Trump and his allies more control over federal agencies.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Before Forest’s away trip to Brentford in the same month, Nuno had never started with an out-and-out back three in the Premier League this season.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
But with just one out-and-out winger now available (Stephy Mavididi), a tactical switch might help their cause, even with the existing personnel.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
This decision is a baffling swerve for a celebrity biopic, one that will probably keep it from becoming an out-and-out sensation.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Before Forest’s away trip to Brentford in the same month, Nuno had never started with an out-and-out back three in the Premier League this season.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
But with just one out-and-out winger now available (Stephy Mavididi), a tactical switch might help their cause, even with the existing personnel.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
This decision is a baffling swerve for a celebrity biopic, one that will probably keep it from becoming an out-and-out sensation.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-and-out
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And if left untamed, could result in the utter failure of human civilization.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Also surprising was the utter lack of any dancing during the 10-minute Dance of the Seven Veils orchestral piece (at least at Friday’s performance).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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The shelter wrote on Facebook that the three animals received thorough veterinary checkups and treatments to address their minor health issues.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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That sometimes interferes with their ability to conduct a thorough audit, because in their mind the risks of UNAX outweigh the benefit to their examination.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Moët is one of the ‘maisons’ that is part of the LVMH Group alongside brands such as Louis Vuitton, which has enjoyed extensive trackside advertising at races this year, and TAG Heuer, the watch brand which became F1’s official timekeeping partner for the 2025 season.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Factoring in Cunningham working himself back into a complete All-Star, playoff-caliber level only adds weight to these games.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Engaging with this data, these states are able to create a much more complete picture of what maternal health care looks like.—
Antonio Reynoso,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Donald Trump has made similarly absolute statements on taxation as did George H. W. Bush.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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Vance visited an American base in the arctic territory last week, making the case Greenland would fare better with the U.S. The constitutional blockage to Trump, or anyone else, seeking a third term appears absolute, however.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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On the home front, concerns persist that the sweeping tariffs could reignite inflation and put U.S. consumers in a crunch.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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To address some of these gaps, the European Commission proposed a sweeping customs reform package in May 2023.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Out-and-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-and-out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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