1
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
her openness was refreshing after the tiresome coyness of her friends
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as in vulnerability
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
doctors are concerned about the population's openness to the new strain of the flu virus
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Recent Examples of openness
This is consistent with the founding spirit of La Biennale, based on openness, dialogue, and the rejection of any form of closure or censorship.
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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But the openness to the pets apparently made Banks feel more comfortable with the Vikings.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
For three years, the State University System has conducted an annual Intellectual Freedom Survey of students attending a Florida public university, measuring their attitudes toward openness, debate and disruption.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, by prioritizing patient involvement, encouraging clinician self-awareness, and maintaining openness in relationships, Malloy and EM Psych show a pathway where scale and connection can develop in parallel.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The commission does have a solid track record pushing for openness so far.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Safety planning for both has been in the works for years, but the level of openness and security overall might need to be recalibrated in light of the WHCD shooting, and ongoing political violence.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Going green Although Americans have, for a long time, largely limited themselves to two options, burial or cremation, the survey revealed remarkable openness to new methods.
—Tanya D. Marsh, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But the openness to the pets apparently made Banks feel more comfortable with the Vikings.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
For three years, the State University System has conducted an annual Intellectual Freedom Survey of students attending a Florida public university, measuring their attitudes toward openness, debate and disruption.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, by prioritizing patient involvement, encouraging clinician self-awareness, and maintaining openness in relationships, Malloy and EM Psych show a pathway where scale and connection can develop in parallel.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The commission does have a solid track record pushing for openness so far.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Safety planning for both has been in the works for years, but the level of openness and security overall might need to be recalibrated in light of the WHCD shooting, and ongoing political violence.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Going green Although Americans have, for a long time, largely limited themselves to two options, burial or cremation, the survey revealed remarkable openness to new methods.
—Tanya D. Marsh, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openness
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According to the site’s founder, Marile Borden, this branding opportunity reflected a newfound honesty among women about the frazzling demands of motherhood.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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When families begin communicating more openly, younger generations learn that vulnerability and emotional honesty are not things to fear.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 May 2026
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The first edition of Semafor Intelligence draws on the full record of Semafor World Economy 2026, finding that global leaders see an economy defined by chokepoints — with the US relatively insulated today, but exposed to compounding vulnerabilities that markets may not yet fully price in.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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The humans would then need to invest significant work handling the vulnerability reports the old-fashioned way.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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People leaned in and listened intently as others spoke with sincerity.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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There’s too much effort, too much time, and too much sincerity apparent behind this film to dismiss it outright.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Plus, with carbon pricing now covering 28 percent of global emissions, the industry faces growing exposure to a new layer of fiscal jeopardy, threatening the viability of traditional low-cost production models.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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One is exposure while on a shore excursion, and the other is the possibility of rodents entering the ship in its cargo.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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In that video, her performance seemed oriented toward showcasing technical ability, overriding the song’s directness with display.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is the meeting of the messenger planet and the taskmaster, let alone in the zodiac’s most fearless sign, setting the stage for a transit that cuts right through the fluff, forcing truth and directness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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To say we are disappointed by the lack of urgency and forthrightness from the city attorney’s office is an understatement.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fortune spoke with six people who have invested in Anthropic to get a sense of how this key constituency is feeling about the situation, and found that opinions were not unified despite the company’s longstanding forthrightness about its values.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Openness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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