1
as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
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2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
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as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
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Recent Examples of straightaway
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Virginia State’s Jared White buried a 3-pointer from straightaway center, Jacob Cooper finished a backdoor layup and Jayson Harris ushered in a timeout with a short floater.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2025
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
The most obvious path would be to ask you straightaway.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Virginia State’s Jared White buried a 3-pointer from straightaway center, Jacob Cooper finished a backdoor layup and Jayson Harris ushered in a timeout with a short floater.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
But that’s not what’s happening when uninformed and inexperienced e-scooter riders injure themselves straightaway.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
Adjective
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This approach not only helps to diffuse immediate tensions but also lays the groundwork for long-term loyalty.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the immediate financial devastation, job loss shakes the very core of a person’s identity and self-worth.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adverb
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Visuals aside, Friday’s performance was immediately hailed by some fans as one of the better ones in the 10 years since Dead & Company formed 10 years ago, out of the long-lingering ashes of the Grateful Dead.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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What's particularly troubling is how quickly investigators accepted the facial recognition result without pursuing basic corroborating evidence that would have immediately cleared the defendant.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Odegaard’s impact in those first few weeks was profound and instantaneous.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
Adverb
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If guests are seated promptly, the kitchen doesn’t have to struggle with overcooking or items becoming cold, as everything is timed perfectly.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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With the 100% withholding rule back, anyone who receives an overpayment notice should promptly contact SSA.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, your age often brings instant credibility—people respect experience, confidence, and the ability to deliver results without the fluff.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The two games between the Cubs and Dodgers were instant sell-outs, in addition to the exhibition games held between the MLB teams and local Japanese games.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After Maryland opened the scoring with a fastbreak layup by Gillespie just 23 seconds into the game, Florida seized control, eventually racing to a 20-9 advantage that included 11 straight points in a 3:30 stretch.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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The historic match saw the Mustangs, trailing 24-19 in the second game, respond by scoring six straight points.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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