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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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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
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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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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Two people with direct knowledge of the matter told the AP that all of the Uyghurs detained in Thailand submitted asylum applications to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which the AP verified by reviewing copies of the letters.—
Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.—
Jasmine Gripper,
New York Daily News,
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
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) voluntarily reversed the rule following a lawsuit by Austin, Texas, gun store owner Michael Cargill, an outspoken proponent of gun rights who argued the policy impeded access to firearms and was a barrier to the right to own firearms.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Larry Summers was outspoken about the inflationary risks of Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some of that was apparent in 2024 as cybersecurity incidents at UnitedHealth Group and Crowdstrike had unexpected and unprecedented impacts.—
Bob Zukis,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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That apparent indifference on this key question will force the House and Senate to attempt to resolve their differences among themselves.—
Axios,
Axios,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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