straight-ahead
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of straight-ahead
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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On exploring her gender identity, Lorde says she felt "so trapped and so tight in this very kind of straight-ahead femininity."
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
She has also been accused of cultural appropriation for recording straight-ahead salsa tunes — an unfair accusation to this writer, considering that she is a dedicated student and collector of Afro-Caribbean music.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
Pabön’s biggest hits so far have been high-profile collaborations with straight-ahead reggaetón artists.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024
He thought a straight-ahead Louisiana-style one, made with the traditional holy trinity of onion, bell pepper and celery, would make a good home for her Lao sausage, and he could not be more correct.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023
I peel off Andy Warhol’s banana sticker and put on the good, thumping, straight-ahead rock and roll.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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