as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
However, in the past two Novembers, that convenience has been interrupted by the construction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula One circuit incorporating 3.8 miles of city streets, necessitating traffic restrictions and outright road closures that create significant gridlock throughout the city.
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Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
But that read of things understates her sheer force of will—her outright refusal, as with the Oscars dress, to ever be counted out.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Though the line between emotional manipulation and outright mawkishness is the most precarious of all, the series generally stays on the right side.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
But her silence neither feels like a simmering rebellion, nor outright submissiveness.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
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Scott has long enjoyed making men in positions of power look like utter fools.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Batman’s comedic Technicolor stylings — and the utter sincerity with which stars Adam West and Burt Ward led viewers through them — have lived on through countless references and parodies in the ensuing decades, as well as a mercurial relationship with Batman fans.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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In removing some of the stress around pet health, the hope is that pet parents will be more present to enjoy the unconditional love, companionship and sweet moments shared with pets.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The devastating story of a dog that was abandoned before Hurricane Milton in Florida has moved social media users—but now she's found a foster home and will see what real, unconditional love truly is.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The non-sticky gloss offers a sheer wash of color and pairs nicely with lipstick or liner.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Director Herbert Ross subverted Potter’s cynicism by emphasizing the life force and sheer talent of the American showbiz tradition and then connected it to visionary creativity as diverse as Edward Hopper and Bertolt Brecht.Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
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The trickiest part of roasting the absolute tastiest turkey is brining it.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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The songs recorded for what became Big Star’s mythical third LP run the whole gamut from absolute heartbreak to unfettered joy.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to evaluate avenues for mitigating internal control weaknesses but has deemed complete mitigation impractical due to its limited staff size.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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So his characters are often very rich yet also always somehow on the brink of total financial ruin.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Another way to think about it: Each person should have around 5 bites for an appetizer, 8 ounces of protein, and another 8 ounces of sides total.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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If peace has always been but a simple voluntary choice, the price of human imperfection has been paid in the coin of perpetual war.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Or that a different definition will make a theory simpler.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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