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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
This decision is a baffling swerve for a celebrity biopic, one that will probably keep it from becoming an out-and-out sensation.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, who operates best when ghosting into space behind the opposition midfield and releasing runners ahead of him rather than an out-and-out forward who can play on the last line.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Untold Murders never out-and-out blames football for the murders committed by Hernandez, Brutcher, and Ryng, but the implications are hard to miss.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Hard to find, elite out-and-out strikers are expensive commodities.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, who operates best when ghosting into space behind the opposition midfield and releasing runners ahead of him rather than an out-and-out forward who can play on the last line.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Untold Murders never out-and-out blames football for the murders committed by Hernandez, Brutcher, and Ryng, but the implications are hard to miss.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Hard to find, elite out-and-out strikers are expensive commodities.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-and-out
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Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Both have earned our Editors' Choice award after thorough testing.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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First, conduct a thorough assessment of your existing infrastructure and define clear integration requirements before deployment.—
Gegham Azatyan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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The individual cores may not be as powerful as those on the Mac Studio with M4 Max, but the sheer number of CPU and GPU cores will deliver top performance in the most demanding applications.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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This distinction largely stems from its extensive access to health care facilities—there are 22 hospitals and 1,500 other health care establishments in Bernalillo County—and a relatively low cost of living.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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If the meaning of life is to experience true and unconditional love, then that love has to start with us.—
Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Contributor,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Winter Soldier and Black Widow are the only members who aren't complete newcomers to the team.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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This prevents anyone, including law enforcement at international borders, from accessing your complete password vault.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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In baseball, results are marked in absolute terms, and the official record will forever show that Ohtani homered in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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But with the federal government considering sweeping rollbacks to environmental protections, tomorrow many may wonder: How will the bright green water affect the underwater denizens?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Disrupting that balance with sweeping tariffs would be a costly mistake—one that America’s small businesses can’t afford.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Out-and-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-and-out. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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