1
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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
For the second straight year, the Crew Classic will host men’s and women’s championship ACCRA races for collegiate club eights.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This is the fourth straight year a domoic acid-producing bloom has developed off Southern California, as Dave Bader, chief operating officer of the Marine Mammal Care Center, tells KNX News’ Karen Adams.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
For the second straight year, the Crew Classic will host men’s and women’s championship ACCRA races for collegiate club eights.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Warfare is set during one day in November of 2006, when a Navy SEALs outfit was suddenly faced with an evacuation straight out of hell’s gate.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
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Pulling It All Together The traditional concept of climbing the corporate ladder has given way to a more dynamic and strategic approach—one that resembles navigating a rock wall rather than ascending a rigid, linear structure.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Discovery sibling Adult Swim will continue to carry the series’ past episodes through 2030 as the exclusive linear home of the American Dad! library which currently is also available on WBD’s TruTV.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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Be honest about strategic intent: If the acquisition will eventually be fully integrated, communicate this from the beginning rather than creating false expectations of independence.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The current lawsuits still need to play out in the courts, but the cases have brought attention to the need for TV brands to be honest about the capabilities of their QD TVs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a climate overcrowded with tiresome discourse, these seven Black women are carving their own lanes by being unapologetically outspoken, insightful and honest—and doing it with flair.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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On the state level, Maine officials have been the most outspoken over the refusal to comply with the federal law, resulting in a back-and-forth between the state and the Trump administration.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Liz was not interested in doing a direct replica of her novel.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though the drive takes slightly over two hours, the drive from Managua is just as long, and the Guanacaste airport offers numerous direct flights from cities across the United States.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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The facility has a unit for patients withdrawing from drugs or alcohol, as well as a residential portion for patients needing such a stay, and a sober living unit.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here, experts and sober influencers share their favorite go-to responses.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Between 1992 and 1998, Alexander earned eight consecutive Emmy nominations, seven for Seinfeld and one for a guest appearance on the HBO series Dream On.—
Andrew Walsh,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Cavaliers had just dropped their fourth consecutive game, this time a double-digit loss to the unimpressive Phoenix Suns battling to get into the playoffs.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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She’s had many years working at the front of the house in Charlotte restaurants, including at Blue, Mickey & Mooch and most recently, Primo — which sits right up the street from Fenwick’s.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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That was the No. 1 priority, right out of the gate.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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