1
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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2
as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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3
as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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2
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
But while the varied programming has provided viewers with front-row seats into the lives of straight and gay men and women for over a decade, D'Spain is the first transgender person to be featured as an official main cast member.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Anyway, the White House’s apparent openness to some tariff flexibility was enough to shift the mood — for a while, anyway — on Wall Street, which, after three straight trading days of losses, was ready to go bargain shopping.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
But while the varied programming has provided viewers with front-row seats into the lives of straight and gay men and women for over a decade, D'Spain is the first transgender person to be featured as an official main cast member.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Warfare is set during one day in November of 2006, when a Navy SEALs outfit was suddenly faced with an evacuation straight out of hell’s gate.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
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While questions remain, especially about the plan for declining linear TV networks, the business is still throwing off a lot of cash.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Conversely, the human System 2 approach is more linear as it is comprised of a clear goal with code constructed to achieve that goal that, in the hands of an experienced coder, is more likely to be mostly correct with just a few bugs to fix.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To suggest that the cartels might import coca leaves to extract cocaine makes about as much sense as suggesting that someone would import Dom Perignon to secure by chemical processing pure extracts of ethyl alcohol.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Far too many left to get it on three without pure luck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But several of the most outspoken opponents of the Senate resolution said they either weren't invited to the meeting or declined to attend.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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His direct and succinct communication style endeared him to Premier League fans, bringing fresh air to how managers interacted with media members.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the Shade Tomatoes demand 8 hours or more of direct sunlight a day.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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No longer sober, he's begun to exude a recklessness — and the teaser includes a shot of him knifing a pillow.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Reds are just the sixth team in major-league history to lose three consecutive games by a score of 1-0.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The University of Virginia Women’s Swimming and Diving team has made history, becoming just the third program ever to win five consecutive NCAA Division I Championship titles in the sport—and the first to do so in nearly thirty years.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Abbot finds Robby standing in the same spot, right by the edge.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But equipment workouts aren’t the most accessible to those of us who are on the go, and summer travel is right around the corner, so Pvolve’s latest launch couldn’t come at a better time.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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