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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a straightforward account of the football game with no digressions or personal comments
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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the missile continued on its straightforward path toward the enemy's command post
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as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
I want you to be straightforward with me and tell me if this dress looks awful
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
the distinction between the two types of offenses is pretty straightforward
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also straightforwards
as in straight
in an honest and direct manner
she finally told him straightforward that she wasn't interested in a date
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Recent Examples of straightforward
Tom Brown, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
So, how would TikTok actually be banned? App Stores, Hosting Providers
Unpicking TikTok from the nation’s consciousness—thousands of influencers and businesses use the app to make money and promote themselves—is not exactly straightforward.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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But although the study has not yet been published, preliminary results suggest that recycling waste from humans on the moon and Mars might not be a straightforward solution.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
So, how would TikTok actually be banned? App Stores, Hosting Providers
Unpicking TikTok from the nation’s consciousness—thousands of influencers and businesses use the app to make money and promote themselves—is not exactly straightforward.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Available at Amazon [ Moby Ring Sling ] Not only is this ring sling straightforward to slip on, it’s designed to evenly distribute your baby’s weight across your back, shoulders and hips for optimal support.
—Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforward
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The teeth bore remarkable similarities to those of North African primates, suggesting a direct evolutionary link.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Aer Lingus and American Airlines has direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Shannon Airport.Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Highly structured—These individuals appreciate organization and linear thinking.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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But development progress is rarely linear for players at such a young age.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line is that deciding whether to start a new business requires an honest assessment of your passion, dedication, and readiness for the journey ahead.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has emerged as the team’s primary back on third downs and obvious passing downs, catching 18 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns and carrying the ball 41 times for 213 yards and one score.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Making obvious your goal of understanding is a powerful way of creating goodwill.Kurt Gray, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Why, then, didn't scientists skip straight to WGS initially?Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Just 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt has about 24 g of protein.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hockey jersey: on sale for $15.65 Original price: $16.99 A plain hockey jersey, like this one from Amazon, easily fits over your padding and is great for practice or everyday wear.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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The incongruity of profit maximization was brought to public attention in the UK recently, as the scale of river pollution from water utility companies becomes ever more apparent.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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Other leaders were similarly circumspect about Trump’s apparent threat to invade a fellow member of NATO.Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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