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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2025
But a top-10 win and the second straight Quad-1 victory could be enough to get TCU in the bubble conversation for the tournament.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Move your hips toward the wall, keeping your leg straight.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Before Saturday’s loss, the team had won four straight conference games.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2025
But a top-10 win and the second straight Quad-1 victory could be enough to get TCU in the bubble conversation for the tournament.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The Cardinal won back-to-back games for the first time since winning three straight in late November.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Move your hips toward the wall, keeping your leg straight.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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Instead of following a purely linear project plan, effective project leaders focus on steps to successfully validate the problem – and the solution identified to solve it – while never giving up the drive to meet project milestones and achieve financial objectives.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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New episodes release Fridays, with a linear airing Sundays at 9 p.m. on Showtime.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Senior officials responsible for keeping agencies honest and accountable were among those purged.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Even from an honest left-wing perspective, Haaland’s rise has little to ...—
Paul J. Gessing,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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The finish is long, pure, and unadulterated, with lingering ripe red fruit notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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There will be an all-electric Ferrari by then, and Ferrari’s strategy of hedging its bets by continuing with hybrid and pure internal-combustion drivetrains alongside its new electric model might look prescient.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bongino, a 50-year-old former Secret Service agent turned conservative-media commentator, is instead most well known for his outspoken support for Trump and his frequent spreading of misinformation, including about the FBI.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Filming their every outspoken thought and conversation whether in the newsroom, at home, on the street or in cars driving around frigid Moscow, the director channels the growing sense of dread as the government crackdown accelerates and the war nears.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, engagement and performance are mostly predicted, not by where people work, but by the quality and competence of their direct line managers.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just about every room on both floors enjoys panoramic city and park vistas and direct access to a tranquil terrace enveloped in greenery, creating a serene vibe that’s difficult to find in the heart of Manhattan.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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For me, the shore of a sober life cannot be measured against what drinking provided me.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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There's nothing helpful about a guy that's 16 years sober, and married to Kristen Bell, and is rich.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is how actor David Tennant, back for his second consecutive year hosting, chose to open the 2025 BAFTAs before jumping into an inoffensive monologue heavy on tepid puns.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ora was at the desk for a third consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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It was overturned to a strike within seconds; the batter was out, the Twins escaped a two-out jam and the game moved right along.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ring did recently upgrade two of its existing cameras (the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Spotlight Cam Pro) to support 2K video via a software update, but this is the first time a Ring cam is debuting with the higher resolution right out of the box.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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