straight-ahead
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of straight-ahead
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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But the attention has died down as the program has settled into being a straight-ahead newscast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
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
Pabön’s biggest hits so far have been high-profile collaborations with straight-ahead reggaetón artists.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024
That success arrives a few years into Kahan’s career, which began with more straight-ahead pop and shifted into rootsier territory during the pandemic.
From New York Times • Nov. 3, 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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