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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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2
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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3
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
Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That being said, a trip to take on last season’s Bundesliga runners-up will not be straightforward.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 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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Adjective
Imagine a pair of smart glasses equipped with an AI processing unit (APU) that can locally process video streams, perform eye-tracking and run small language models to answer straightforward queries.
—Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That being said, a trip to take on last season’s Bundesliga runners-up will not be straightforward.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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
Adjective
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Telluride, with its small community (population 2,525) and direct access to skiing, hiking, and biking, met the mark.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Legendary Productions The both the kitchen and the living room have direct terrace access.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The news media landscape is in transition as fewer people watch linear TV and more consume their news on streaming services and through social media.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The show, which premiered in 1990 and has since grown a cult audience, embraced many of linear television’s conventions while simultaneously defying them as often as possible.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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But this is an unhealthy way to think about the extreme demands of being a sandwich carer—being honest about how caregiving is impacting you is a start.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Jim Cramer noted that Club stock Meta is an obvious winner if that goes into effect, but there's a lot of uncertainty around what will happen in the coming days as President Joe Biden prepares to leave the White House and President-elect Donald Trump gets sworn in Monday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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To be sure, there are obvious benefits to Israel in the first phase of the agreement.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Ellington puts its unbeaten streak on the line against Canton, which has won five straight in this NCCC contest.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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Christina is ready to find her match and plans to drive straight into the arms of our Bachelor Grant.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Published on January 24, 2025 By Robert Ross Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The cockpit is defined by an expanse of plain vinyl and cement-mixer levels of noise.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet the apparent optimism was a thin veneer over deep uncertainty.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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But going against Boozer, the gulf in their skill sets was apparent.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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