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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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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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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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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
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
The Padres are 4-3 to start this first stretch of 13 straight games despite hitting just two home runs, both from 3B Manny Machado (.994 OPS).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
The resort blends coastal Southern style with spacious porches, a full-service spa, multiple pools, and a long boardwalk that leads straight to the beach.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
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My how that script has flipped as Marchand helps the Panthers chase a second straight Stanley Cup crown.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
The Padres are 4-3 to start this first stretch of 13 straight games despite hitting just two home runs, both from 3B Manny Machado (.994 OPS).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Adverb
The last two batters might as well have ducked out the way on strike three, nervous that Winter’s 90-something mph fastball was headed straight for their shoulders, only to be greeted with the break of a slider good enough to get out professional hitters.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
The resort blends coastal Southern style with spacious porches, a full-service spa, multiple pools, and a long boardwalk that leads straight to the beach.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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The road to success is hardly ever linear, just like Ian’s.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Like its traditional media peers, TelevisaUnivision is working to offset secular decline in its linear TV business with growth in streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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Because spontaneous conversations are harder in a hybrid environment, actively create spaces for honest discussions.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Perhaps the truth, however, is that Emmanuel-Thomas, in pure sporting terms, has always been something of a puzzle.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Vionic Uptown Loafer The Vionic Uptown Loafers look like pure business on the upper, but the sole offers all the comfort and flexibility of a sneaker.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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People reported that in 1960, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip determined that Mountbatten-Windsor would be the surname for their direct descendants.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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Risk managers must not only factor in the impact of direct tariffs on goods and supply chains but must also model drops in services revenue.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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On season eight of the show, Radke butted heads with then-fiancée Lindsay Hubbard, who demanded more ambition from him and immediately nixed his idea for starting a sober sports bar.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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His winding path to his dream role included a stint as a punk drummer and hitting pause on his country career to get sober.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
5 June 2025
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Last year, religious hate crimes were up significantly in major U.S. cities, Levin said, with anti-Muslim hate crimes rising 18%, and anti-Jewish ones rising for the fourth consecutive year, up 12% to a new record.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The Rockies started the inning with four consecutive hits.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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