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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
And for out-and-out authoritarians in the MAGA coalition, eliminating nonpartisan civil servants fits with the goal of giving Trump and his allies more control over federal agencies.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Before Forest’s away trip to Brentford in the same month, Nuno had never started with an out-and-out back three in the Premier League this season.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
But with just one out-and-out winger now available (Stephy Mavididi), a tactical switch might help their cause, even with the existing personnel.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
This decision is a baffling swerve for a celebrity biopic, one that will probably keep it from becoming an out-and-out sensation.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Before Forest’s away trip to Brentford in the same month, Nuno had never started with an out-and-out back three in the Premier League this season.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
But with just one out-and-out winger now available (Stephy Mavididi), a tactical switch might help their cause, even with the existing personnel.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
This decision is a baffling swerve for a celebrity biopic, one that will probably keep it from becoming an out-and-out sensation.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-and-out
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s extensive raft of import tariffs are putting the U.S. economy at risk of recession, Allianz’s Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian warned on Friday.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Respondents were asked about their perceptions of aspects of the war, including the U.S. proposal for a temporary unconditional ceasefire and the termination of Washington's aid for Ukraine.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There's a private treatment room, complete with twin massage beds, a sauna and a steam room.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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While there, riders enter a recreation of the Ministry's iconic atrium, surrounded by offices and glistening green walls, and complete with a full-scale replica of the Fountain of Magical Brethren seen in the movies.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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These factors underscore a central fact — value and price are relative terms, not absolute ones.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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On his first day in office, Trump signed a sweeping executive order halting the development of onshore and offshore wind projects.—
David Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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The case, known as House vs. NCAA, or simply the House settlement, offers a sweeping reimagination of how high-level college athletics should work: Schools sharing revenue with student-athletes.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Out-and-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-and-out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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