downright
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But although Waititi eventually reveals the darkness at his story’s center, before then he lacquers the film with a calculated gooeyness that’s stultifying before it becomes downright exasperating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Luckily, there is a cheap, easy, and downright luxurious meal that you can make at home, whenever you want.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
In 2026, though, at a time when social media too often mangles critical thinking and disagreement, it is downright extraordinary.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
“At times it was downright ugly. And at nearly every turn, someone told us it couldn’t be done. And here we are.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Katherine’s house is downright luxurious, particularly when compared to the squalor I’ve gotten used to.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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