as in honest
straightforward in manner
The committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring. an aboveboard and responsible proposal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aboveboard
Far from being eradicated, the black market is booming in plain sight, luring customers away from aboveboard retailers with their cheaper — if untested and unregulated — product.
—
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Nevertheless, questions remain about how public officials and regulators will ensure everyone from the company’s top investors to the subcontractor who paves the parking lot is aboveboard.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022
Few of the family’s other aboveboard ventures have worked out.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
Spur someone to constructive action by being direct and aboveboard.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2021
See all Example Sentences for aboveboard 
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Nevertheless, questions remain about how public officials and regulators will ensure everyone from the company’s top investors to the subcontractor who paves the parking lot is aboveboard.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022
Few of the family’s other aboveboard ventures have worked out.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
Spur someone to constructive action by being direct and aboveboard.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2021
See all Example Sentences for aboveboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
Adjective
-
Open, honest communication with your healthcare team is one of the best ways to prepare for what lies ahead and improve your quality of life.—
Nick Blackmer,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
-
These orders, including the most recent one, issued February 5, honor honest scientific inquiry and reverse the trend of activists distorting the scientific picture.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
And in his second season, Camara has not only become a serious All-Defensive team candidate, but also a reliable 3-point shooter.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Their durable rubber outsole offers reliable traction on all surfaces, and the mesh upper provides breathability.—
Ali Faccenda,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Both of those information sources are not trustworthy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Prosecutors also pointed to Combs’ recent actions behind bars to dismantle his team’s argument that Combs was trustworthy enough to be released from jail.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Matt Draeger knew that developing dependable offensive threats might be a challenge this season.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
-
Retirees are leaning more on Social Security amid the decline of the traditional workplace pension, a dependable source of retirement income for generations of Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to aboveboard
Thesaurus Entries Near aboveboard
Cite this Entry
“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share