as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
One of those calls saw right-wing troll Charles Johnson outright accuse Dittmann of being Musk.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
In a memo, military intelligence warned about the risks of Russian influence but said the threat did not merit an outright ban of the app.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
There was tension, raised voices, jostling now and then, but no outright violence.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Fans aren’t feeling particularly optimistic about Netflix’s ability to put on a good live broadcast after the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, which was marred by streaming issues, including frequent buffering and outright crashes.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
In a memo, military intelligence warned about the risks of Russian influence but said the threat did not merit an outright ban of the app.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
There was tension, raised voices, jostling now and then, but no outright violence.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Fans aren’t feeling particularly optimistic about Netflix’s ability to put on a good live broadcast after the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, which was marred by streaming issues, including frequent buffering and outright crashes.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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Regardless, seeing this skeleton crew fully come together and rely on each other after their ups and downs is an utter delight.Ian Stokes, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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After utter demolitions of Tennessee and Oregon, Ohio State opened as a clear favorite against Texas for the semifinal.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the judge said an unconditional discharge—meaning Trump would be immediately released following sentencing, though his conviction would remain on record—may be the best option.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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While perfection may seem like the ideal compliment, unconditional acceptance is worth far more.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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That’s the experience the viewer simply must embrace with The Brutalist: giving themselves over to the sheer loudness of it all.David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the sheer scale of what melodic techno DJ, producer, visual artist and visionary Anyma has created at Sphere Las Vegas is something to be experienced first hand.Danny Klein, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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No other sport gets the type of passion and the type of excitement and the type of absolute and complete dedication.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The second required only one completion, an absolute laser over the middle to DJ Moore for 27 yards to set up Cairo Santos’ game-tying 48-yard field goal as time expired.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Judge Andy Porter denied the suppression motion, and the jury viewed and listened to the complete interview, in which Nixon-Clark admitted firing the Kriss Vector rifle once outside the house.Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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In total, 18 names have been connected to the Bears search in some capacity, leaving many around the league wondering if such an expansive search might actually hurt the process.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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The victim complied for a total loss of about $42,000.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Keep your indoor money tree healthy and lush with these simple pruning tips.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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