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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's no time to be foursquare if you're asked whether a certain outfit makes a person look fat
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as in straight
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a foursquare evaluation of her performance that didn't mince words
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3
as in square
having four equal sides and four right angles
the design of the foursquare Georgian mansion is strongly symmetrical, the wide central hallway being flanked by two rooms on either side
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
asked him foursquare if he was ever going to propose to her
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Recent Examples of foursquare
Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 15 Apr. 2020
This is an earnest, foursquare, if extremely well-made, melodrama.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2020
The foursquare drill is meant to hone pitchers’ reaction time fielding comebackers and making awkward throws.
—Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
From today’s viewpoint, its most familiar American manifestations were possibly the comfortably foursquare domestic architecture and furnishing designs produced by Gustav Stickley in the early 20th century.
—Barrymore Laurence Scherer, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018
Oddly enough, these statements are foursquare at odds with these legislators’ voting records.
—Deroy Murdock, National Review, 11 Dec. 2017
Adjective
The first structure was unusual enough to become a local attraction: a large foursquare house with a center hall and verandahs on all sides.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 15 Apr. 2020
This is an earnest, foursquare, if extremely well-made, melodrama.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2020
The foursquare drill is meant to hone pitchers’ reaction time fielding comebackers and making awkward throws.
—Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
From today’s viewpoint, its most familiar American manifestations were possibly the comfortably foursquare domestic architecture and furnishing designs produced by Gustav Stickley in the early 20th century.
—Barrymore Laurence Scherer, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018
Oddly enough, these statements are foursquare at odds with these legislators’ voting records.
—Deroy Murdock, National Review, 11 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foursquare
Adjective
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Todd was outspoken about the corrosive impacts of Trump-era lies and indecency — and was ridiculed by Trump and others for it.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the 2024 campaign, is widely considered a 2028 presidential contender.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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New York The New York Knicks had four starters score at least 20, shot well from 3-point range throughout, survived a run from the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter and dealt interim coach Doug Christie’s team its third straight road loss Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner defeated German Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win his second consecutive Australian Open title on Sunday, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Sinner once again solidified his top ranking in tennis.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Standard rooms start at 340 square feet and come with a king-size bed or two double beds.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The stand-alone Manhattan boutique spans over two floors with 3,300 square feet of retail space.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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This one’s all over the place tonally, on purpose: Ferrell wrestles a fake alligator over here, while over there, Witherspoon bravely engages with her siblings and their intimidating mother to hammer out an honest reconciliation after too long.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The parallels here are unsubtle, but Falconer’s delicate and impressively assured direction smoothes them into something honest, so that even the moments that might seem obvious to us roil with self-revelation.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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How did the character of Joel—who is not a straightforward psychopath, if there is such a thing—come to you?—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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That’s where this straightforward supplement from Now Foods comes in, with nothing but 10,000 mcg of biotin.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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You were plain spoken when Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who had been convicted of multiple crimes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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But amid the bickering, there have been myriad spotlight moments – some controversial, some amusing and some just plain bizarre – worth revisiting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Richard Gere is getting candid about his life in Spain with wife Alejandra Silva.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Integrity Whereas humans struggle with candor, transparency, and consistency, AI could be characterized as inherently candid, transparent, and consistent.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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In both cases, the infection can be spread by direct contact with infected persons or by contact with contaminated objects.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Foursquare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foursquare. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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