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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as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of flat-out
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
The first movie is still a flat-out genre masterpiece.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The best eyeshadow palettes present endless possibilities—not only for makeup looks ranging from subdued to sparkly and flat-out otherworldly, but for vibes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
The only thing on this Irish band’s agenda that Tuesday evening was to flat-out rock.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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And there's no doubt other folks are poised to prey on those hopes with promises of tickets that fall short of what’s being promised or that flat-out don’t exist for Taylor Swift's three shows at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
The first movie is still a flat-out genre masterpiece.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The best eyeshadow palettes present endless possibilities—not only for makeup looks ranging from subdued to sparkly and flat-out otherworldly, but for vibes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
The only thing on this Irish band’s agenda that Tuesday evening was to flat-out rock.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Scott has long enjoyed making men in positions of power look like utter fools.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Batman’s comedic Technicolor stylings — and the utter sincerity with which stars Adam West and Burt Ward led viewers through them — have lived on through countless references and parodies in the ensuing decades, as well as a mercurial relationship with Batman fans.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Every microsecond counts, and data needs to be trusted absolutely; win-or-lose decisions depend on it.Hugo Feiler, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But tunes like Bing Crosby and G-Man Hoover are absolutely timeless.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The sheer scale of phones used in the study let the researchers correct individual bias by comparing the devices against each other.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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The sheer number of cyclists snarled traffic and prompted restrictions by the city's tourism-hungry officials, who had encouraged them to come.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Depending on your preferred airport or airline, the state of flying today can feel downright shabby.Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
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Strout’s reflections on life and the significance of storytelling are downright profound.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Lucifer does both with aplomb, with Tom Ellis having the absolute time of his life as the Literal Devil, and Lauren German as the cop who is literally immune to his charms.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Content by this author: Out-of-Control Immigration With the U.S. economy soaring, few care that immigration to the United States is at its highest absolute levels.James O. Goldsborough, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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In removing some of the stress around pet health, the hope is that pet parents will be more present to enjoy the unconditional love, companionship and sweet moments shared with pets.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The devastating story of a dog that was abandoned before Hurricane Milton in Florida has moved social media users—but now she's found a foster home and will see what real, unconditional love truly is.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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After looking utterly hopeless offensively for two months, UCLA has ground out three straight wins, riding a strong secondary and suddenly improved ground game into a trip to Washington this weekend.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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These women have sometimes gone through decades of being made to feel utterly worthless.Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Establish everyone’s goals ahead time so no one is disappointed. … and Find Out Their Worries In my experience, the top two concerns of new deer hunters are executing a quick, clean kill, and managing nerves around — or an outright fear of — handling firearms.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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The filing also discusses the company's strategic review process, which includes exploring potential business combinations, reverse mergers, or outright sales to enhance shareholder value.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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