as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's an outright lie!
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Recent Examples of outright
Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
On How America’s Next Top Model Is Like a Cult
Throughout the book, Hartshorne explicitly describes the show as a cult, especially in the ways producers allegedly used isolation and outright lies to detach contestants from reality.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 9 July 2025
At the same time, the AfD is facing growing calls for an outright ban, most recently from another major political party.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
Rather than making an outright stark bet on one camp, go ahead and bring together both camps.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
On How America’s Next Top Model Is Like a Cult
Throughout the book, Hartshorne explicitly describes the show as a cult, especially in the ways producers allegedly used isolation and outright lies to detach contestants from reality.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 9 July 2025
At the same time, the AfD is facing growing calls for an outright ban, most recently from another major political party.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
Rather than making an outright stark bet on one camp, go ahead and bring together both camps.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outright
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
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
Adjective
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For the consumer who truly wants the absolute best optics, glass is still the best material available.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The defense is claiming two reasons for dismissal: That Dugan has absolute immunity as a judge on official acts like deciding when a case is called and also that the prosecution is an example of government overreach.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Even with the return of stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider, the season has gone the complete opposite way than the Braves had hoped.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Check out our complete list of the Best Prime Day TV deals for more recommendations.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Happening in early May, the festival’s events are pure Americana.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Of the total casualties, at least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic are either confirmed or feared dead.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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Świątek may be surprised to be here, but Anisimova must be in total shock.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is compact and simple as standard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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While in many ways, this flat 33km time-trial is simple, particularly in its middle section, there is still plenty to watch out for.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Outright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outright. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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