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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
an out-and-out cheater at every game she plays her story is not just an exaggeration, it's an out-and-out lie
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
mounted an out-and-out effort to find the lost child
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Recent Examples of out-and-out
However, some of the excuses were flimsy and one was an out-and-out lie.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 June 2025
The out-and-out wingers force the opposition to stretch their defensive lines, which creates gaps for Cucurella to attack.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Nike has also found a hit for the sport with the relaunch of the Total 90 3, also a 2000s soccer cleat, as an out-and-out sneaker this year.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Reasonable doubt can lead to an out-and-out acquittal or even a mistrial, which can be a gift to the defendant if prosecutors decide to not try the case again.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 June 2025
The out-and-out wingers force the opposition to stretch their defensive lines, which creates gaps for Cucurella to attack.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Nike has also found a hit for the sport with the relaunch of the Total 90 3, also a 2000s soccer cleat, as an out-and-out sneaker this year.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Reasonable doubt can lead to an out-and-out acquittal or even a mistrial, which can be a gift to the defendant if prosecutors decide to not try the case again.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-and-out
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Today, dark matter and dark energy — together composing 95% of the contents of the universe — remain utter mysteries.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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This approach came into being several years ago after the Medical Board’s last confidential diversion system was deemed an utter failure and patients were harmed at the hands of struggling doctors.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
13 July 2025
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Our favorable outlook is based on a thorough assessment of PG's present valuation versus its recent operational results and its historical and current financial stability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The sheer variety of equipment, the pace of change and rising customer demands call for something better: a knowledge capture process that’s baked into the daily workflow.—
Thomas Cottereau,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Some may prove useful in the long run and others illusory, but for now they are statistically swamped by the sheer amount of renewable power coming online.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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Melvin Doyle, meanwhile, has an extensive criminal record dating back to his late teens.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The liner notes for the album contain extensive interviews with Stone as well as the other original members of the Family Stone.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Nonetheless, my hopeful response to my own question is that the transformed form of nature can also be the subject of humanity’s unconditional love.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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The unconditional love a therapy dog provides when visiting those battling an illness can be that source of hope.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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Once complete, it is supposed to house up to 3,000 detainees a day at a cost of $450 million a year.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.—
Steve Woolpert,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4) What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
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The high-level meetings took place amid regional unease over U.S. policies — especially Trump’s threats to impose sweeping new tariffs on both allies and adversaries.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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But the top Trump advisor picked April 1, the day before Trump announced sweeping tariffs, to make the sale, according to disclosure reports obtained by USA TODAY.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Out-and-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-and-out. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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