1
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 openly
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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The premise is straightforward.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The mix’s seasoning veers straightforward and notably doesn’t list horseradish.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The answer isn't always straightforward.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The premise is straightforward.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Adverb
The market's logic seemed straightforward: more efficient AI means less demand for chips, less demand for data centers, less demand for power.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The mix’s seasoning veers straightforward and notably doesn’t list horseradish.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforward
Adjective
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There’s a sense internally that Wirtz’s adaptation to English football was made tougher by his arrival at a time when the Premier League was becoming more physical, more direct and more about set-plays.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Its own members also would have more direct supervision from the Oakland City Council, undermining a key aspect of its independence.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Rodrigues explained YouTube Brasil currently has other linear channels, such as SBT, one of the top three free-to-air networks in the country, and DiaTV, an indie channel of Dia Estúdio that aggregates entertainment shows hosted by Brazilian creators.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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There are entire, enormous platforms whose contours are unknown to the average person under 40, just as there are millions of teens and 20-somethings who watch more video on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram than on linear or even streaming TV.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Connection improves when curiosity gives both people more room to be honest without forcing agreement today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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One honest budget check can keep the idea useful instead of impulsive.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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That was unusually blunt from the typically genial Pritzker, who’s mainly tried to keep a public lid on his obvious irritation with Johnson.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Find the topic gaps nobody is filling Every niche has angles that are obvious in hindsight.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Last fall, former Chief Floyd Mitchell openly criticized the stringent nature of federal court oversight while resigning from the department after just a year and a half on the job, leaving the agency searching for a new leader for at least the 10th time since 2015.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Saalt leaned heavily into tutorials, quizzes, blogs, TikTok Lives, and social storytelling to answer consumer questions openly and directly.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Even Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point performance wasn’t enough to keep Cleveland competitive as the Knicks’ defense smothered the Cavaliers’ perimeter attack for the fourth straight game.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Second, Los Angeles’ bullpen had not been scored upon in 11 straight games and had fired 38 consecutive scoreless innings, the longest streak by the Dodgers in the modern era (since 1901).—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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Oberst has, of course, been a frank and outspoken critic of the state of America dating back to his band’s ascent in the early aughts.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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However, some who have been outspoken on automation were met with public backlash.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Serbia’s state railway company Saturday canceled all trains to and from Belgrade, in an apparent bid to prevent some people from coming from other parts of the country.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Some travelers argued Carnival should honor the bookings despite the apparent pricing mistake.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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