as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
regarded their son-in-law as a flat-out loser and let him know it
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Recent Examples of flat-out
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Holland is a flat-out bad and not-so-thrilling thriller whose saving grace is a very dedicated, Stepford Wives–esque Kidman.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Visually, the film's re-creation of space travel is flat-out stunning.
—EW.com, 30 June 2025
Sprinting might look flat-out from the start but athletes need to build through the phases.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Adverb
This is aggressively weird and occasionally off-putting — Danny DeVito’s Penguin is just flat-out gross — which is the opposite of what Warner Bros. wanted from its sequel to one of the biggest movies of all time.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Holland is a flat-out bad and not-so-thrilling thriller whose saving grace is a very dedicated, Stepford Wives–esque Kidman.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Visually, the film's re-creation of space travel is flat-out stunning.
—EW.com, 30 June 2025
Sprinting might look flat-out from the start but athletes need to build through the phases.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
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
Adverb
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At the 1997 premiere, the actress absolutely epitomized late '90s fashion in her strapless satin dress and top-handle bag.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The sheer number of workers who are undocumented immigrants make the effect of widespread raids more pronounced.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Adverb
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Plus, the expansive views of the city, especially the Imperial Palace and Mount Fuji, are downright dreamy.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Getty The scenario touched a nerve among other Reddit users who chimed in with sympathy and suggestions—some humorous, others passive-aggressive, and a few downright devious.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 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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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
Adverb
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But a new box set, chronicling the creation of Five Leaves Left, offers a glimpse into the real Drake — the living, breathing musician who was incredibly gifted, utterly charming, and ahead of his time.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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Wimpy was a mild-mannered, soft-spoken, lazy, parsimonious, and utterly gluttonous hamburger-wolfing straight man to Popeye.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The past five years have proved a crucible moment for business leaders as volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) threatened not just organizational progress but outright viability.—
Kate McLaren-Poole,
Harvard Business Review,
18 July 2025
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