1
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
his unabashed plainness in telling people exactly what he thought of them was often offensive
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as in simplicity
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the plainness and clean lines of that coffeemaker make it a piece of modern sculpture as well as a kitchen appliance
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Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
8 Mar. 2025 -
Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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System Analysis and Optimization There seems to be a trend toward simplicity in some Mac antivirus utilities.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Phase 4: Making photo selects and designing the story Given the photographs' profound presence, our design approach prioritized intentional restraint and simplicity, aiming to create a supportive framework that would elevate the content.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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The dry basics of the case are where Morris and CHAOS flounder a little and cause the documentary to lose the directness of its argument.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trust that employees value directness over sugarcoating.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Implement Feedback Loops In 2025, companies should prioritize the creation of a culture of radical candor through regular, open feedback loops.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a clip shared with PEOPLE exclusively, Richard talks about bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter to life and the significance of the character and his candor.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Plainness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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