as in honest
straightforward in manner
The committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring. an aboveboard and responsible proposal
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Recent Examples of aboveboard
Spending cuts should be made in an aboveboard way, however, not by tripping up Americans with bureaucratic landmines.
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Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025
This is handy because the AI will not hold back if the therapist insists that the AI be aboveboard and blunt.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This means that when AI gives you an answer that the AI portrays for example as fully aboveboard and hunky-dory, the reality is that the response is bound to be a lot shakier than you are being led to believe.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
There was a lot of suspicion about whether the DNA testing that had been done was really aboveboard and accurate.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2023
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Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025
This is handy because the AI will not hold back if the therapist insists that the AI be aboveboard and blunt.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This means that when AI gives you an answer that the AI portrays for example as fully aboveboard and hunky-dory, the reality is that the response is bound to be a lot shakier than you are being led to believe.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
There was a lot of suspicion about whether the DNA testing that had been done was really aboveboard and accurate.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
Adjective
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With the Moon now moving through your 7th House of Partnership, conversations become more direct, honest, and revealing in a useful way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio forms a smooth trine to Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, opening the door to more honest and supportive connection.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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As markets continue to adjust, gold coins are expected to maintain their position as a reliable store of value.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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This friend of mine has not had the best track record of being trustworthy or responsible, and people handle her with that kind of precaution.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In practice, some healthcare practitioners – hopefully a small minority – are not trustworthy on such matters.—
Jeffrey A. Lee,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While summer wildfires are inevitable, federal disaster aid to help those impacted by blazes is no longer dependable.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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For those who appreciate the charm of the Bradford pear yet wish to steer clear of its disadvantages, there are several striking and dependable alternatives to consider for your yard.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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