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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—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 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
Adjective
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Who knows where the progress that Haiti was making on its own linear path would have taken it?—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Comcast late last year announced plans to spin off its cable outlets, including the progressive cable channel, as the company, like many others, takes major losses on its linear television assets and looks to retool itself around digital and streaming offerings.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 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
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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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Kiper calls him the best pure guard in the draft, a road-grader in the run game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Booker seems like the top pure guard in this year's draft class, making his overall positional value lower.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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The world’s richest man also used the R-word to insult the intelligence of Navarro, an economic populist who is one of the most outspoken advocates for higher import taxes designed to protect American manufacturing.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many described the Trump administration’s cancellations as a direct attack on science and research rooted in facts, warning that political interference is not just stalling progress but actively endangering public health.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 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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Yankees pitchers retired 15 consecutive batters before Kyle Isbel drew a walk in the eighth.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Though Hamad International dropped to second place as the Singapore hub recovered traffic volumes after Covid, the airport retained pole position as best airport in the Middle East for the 11th consecutive year.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
14 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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One of the clearest portions of the scan is Titanic's enormous boiler rooms right at the rear bow section where the ship snapped in half.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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