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Recent Examples of linear With a balanced sound signature that will suit studio professionals and audiophiles, the DT 70 IE has precise, linear tuning that follows the Fletcher-Munson curve, bringing accurate low frequencies and treble reproduction at any volume. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Also planned is the creation of a Video News Editorial organization to coordinate video across all platforms, including digital and linear TV. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025 But the narrative is not linear; the ladies decide to go to bed, and the cameras go down. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025 Highly structured—These individuals appreciate organization and linear thinking. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for linear 
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Adjective
  • In both cases, the infection can be spread by direct contact with infected persons or by contact with contaminated objects.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • New York The New York Knicks had four starters score at least 20, shot well from 3-point range throughout, survived a run from the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter and dealt interim coach Doug Christie’s team its third straight road loss Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner defeated German Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win his second consecutive Australian Open title on Sunday, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Sinner once again solidified his top ranking in tennis.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • How did the character of Joel—who is not a straightforward psychopath, if there is such a thing—come to you?
    Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
  • That’s where this straightforward supplement from Now Foods comes in, with nothing but 10,000 mcg of biotin.
    Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025

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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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