as in immediately
without delay
I told her straight off that I was not going to do that
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Recent Examples of straight off
At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party, Ciara wore a dress straight off the Dsquared2’s fall 2025 runway show, which was held on Feb. 25 during Milan Fashion Week.
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The defenseman immediately grabbed his upper arm and skated straight off the ice.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
These ancient fruits taste their best straight off the tree, still warm from the afternoon sun, making figs an excellent addition to the home orchard.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The defenseman immediately grabbed his upper arm and skated straight off the ice.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
These ancient fruits taste their best straight off the tree, still warm from the afternoon sun, making figs an excellent addition to the home orchard.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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China is under pressure to negotiate a deal whether the tariffs take effect immediately or in three months, Ackman said in a post on X.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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These models are not immediately replacing user-facing interfaces like ChatGPT but are positioned as tools for developers building applications and services.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Uber was appealing because using an app to instantly summon a car is much easier than chasing down a cab.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Panthenol soothes the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier, and the lightly bubbling texture is instantly calming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Reese was an outspoken supporter of Van Lith throughout her season at TCU and now the WNBA All-Star will look to form a productive pick-and-roll combo with Van Lith in Chicago.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Over the past few years, the women have rarely spoken directly to one another on social media, but there have been a few references that fight fans could take as under-the-radar jabs from both sides.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These arrests are part of a much larger problem: Public records show that more than 700 homeless people are arrested each month on a variety of charges that are, a county official said, often tied to homelessness itself, even when they’re not directly related to camping.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Generally, bidding wars happen right off the bat or after a big price drop.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
7 Apr. 2025
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It’s designed to not only be easy to hit drives with, but also playable right off the fairway grass – behaving more like a long fairway wood in that regard.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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After submitting the online application, approval is typically granted right away—no need for phone calls, paperwork or in-person visits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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When she was first booked, that October, jail-intake officials recognized her acute mental-health needs right away.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Abbot finds Robby standing in the same spot, right by the edge.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But equipment workouts aren’t the most accessible to those of us who are on the go, and summer travel is right around the corner, so Pvolve’s latest launch couldn’t come at a better time.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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