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continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature
- The hikers followed a straight path through the desert.
- The hikers followed a straight path through the desert.
- The canal was perfectly straight, stretching for miles without a bend.
- She admired the straight rows of vines in the vineyard.
- A straight tunnel ran beneath the mountain.
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(of an alcoholic drink) served without mixers, ice, or water
Straight is a term used to describe a type of drink that is served without any mixers, ice, or other dilution. This means that the drink is consumed as it is, at room temperature, and without any additional flavorings or ingredients. Straight drinks are most commonly associated with spirits, such as whiskey, vodka, or gin, and are often enjoyed by those who appreciate the pure and unadulterated flavor of the spirit. Drinking a spirit straight allows the full range of flavors and aromas to be experienced, without any interference from mixers or ice. Straight drinks are often consumed as a sipping drink, and are typically enjoyed slowly, allowing the drinker to savor the flavors and aromas.
- He poured himself a straight whiskey.
- She took her bourbon straight.
- The vodka was served straight, as requested.
- He likes his scotch straight and strong.
- That's a straight shot, no chaser.
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aligned evenly or in the correct orientation
- He adjusted the picture to make sure it was straight.
- Her tie was finally straight after several tries.
- She made sure the table legs were straight.
- The books were straight on the shelf.
- The frame wasn't straight on the wall.
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neatly and properly arranged
- The room was finally straight after hours of cleaning.
- The garage looked straight for the first time in months.
- Her straight workspace made it easy to find everything quickly.
- He admired the straight stacks of paper on the desk.
- The straight setup of the tools showed his meticulous habits.
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truthful, direct, and without distortion or deceit
- She gave a straight answer to the question.
- I want a straight explanation, not excuses.
- His straight talk earned everyone's respect.
- That was a straight confession, no sugarcoating.
- They appreciated his straight response.
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(of a look) directed with confidence and firmness
- He gave her a straight look and told the truth.
- The dog met my gaze with a straight stare.
- Her straight expression showed determination.
- With a straight look, he challenged the accusation.
- His straight eyes revealed no hesitation.
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(of thinking) based on reason and objectivity, free from emotional distortion
- She was always the one with straight thinking in crises.
- His straight judgment made him a great mediator.
- The lawyer maintained straight reasoning under pressure.
- With straight logic, they solved the puzzle.
- He admired her straight way of analyzing problems.
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focused on realistic or non-humorous content, especially of drama
- The director is known for straight plays.
- This is a straight production, not a satire.
- He prefers straight acting roles.
- It was a straight performance, free of parody.
- Her first straight role was in a wartime drama.
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happening one after another without interruption
- He scored his fifth straight win.
- That was her third straight promotion.
- The team lost four straight games.
- It's been three straight days of rain.
- He worked seven straight hours with no break.
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aligned entirely with a single political organization
- He cast a straight ticket in the last election.
- Her voting record shows straight allegiance to the party.
- Many voters opt for straight ballots.
- The senator was a straight Democrat.
- They encouraged straight party support.
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consistent with a defined style or format
- He writes straight news with no personal bias.
- The film was a straight horror story.
- This is a straight biography, not a memoir.
- I prefer straight fiction over genre blends.
- Her straight reporting earned her awards.
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(of a person) attracted to the opposite sex
- He identified as straight.
- She came out as straight during college.
- They assumed he was straight, but never asked.
- He's a straight man in a same-sex majority group.
- The couple was straight, but supported LGBTQ+ rights.
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adhering to accepted standards of behavior or appearance
- He looked straight in his uniform.
- She appeared straight, but had a rebellious side.
- They wanted to hire someone straight and dependable.
- His straight demeanor gave him credibility.
- The manager maintained a straight appearance to gain the client's trust.
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paid solely through one method, typically commission
- He worked on straight commission.
- They offered a straight salary instead.
- Her pay was straight hourly.
- The job was straight freelance with no benefits.
- He earned straight bonuses for performance.
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(of a tennis match) won without conceding a set
- She won in straight sets.
- He secured a straight victory, 6–3, 6–2.
- The champion advanced with a straight match.
- They played a straight three-set win.
- The final was a straight sweep.