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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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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 straight
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
Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet for all the noise and bustle, Buenos Aires food, for the most part, is simple and straightforward.
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Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
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Resolving the discourse around remote work might seem straightforward.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet for all the noise and bustle, Buenos Aires food, for the most part, is simple and straightforward.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Available at Amazon [ Moby Ring Sling ] Not only is this ring sling straightforward to slip on, it’s designed to evenly distribute your baby’s weight across your back, shoulders and hips for optimal support.
—Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
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The claim: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was scheduled to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading A Dec. 7 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims to share news of a connection between the victim of a high-profile shooting and the former Democratic Speaker of the House.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The follow-up also offers another chance to discuss any additional questions or concerns without the high-pressure atmosphere of a direct closing attempt.David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The objective of such a move would be to eliminate the financial drag of linear networks, which are losing subscribers and advertising revenue at a steady clip.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Employees are now navigating their careers through horizontal moves to gain varied experiences rather than climbing a linear ladder.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This Fire sign is notorious for its #nofilter ways and brutally honest approach to life, always speaking their mind without hesitation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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An honest assessment of human behavior is that price is all that matters.Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But for bitcoin investors who have seen a strong rise in the value of their investment, luxury goods — a designer handbag or high-end watch — are an obvious choice for diversifying one's portfolio, analysts say.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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One of the additions should be quite obvious to anybody following the Yankees' offseason closely.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Most of Tottenham Hotspur’s players jumped straight onto the coach after their 5-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday evening but one individual stayed behind for a little bit longer.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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My mother looked like a white woman, hair as straight as any white woman’s.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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These are all radical Islamic terrorist organizations, plain and simple.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The service includes a selection of tea sandwiches, including pickled cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon, and Clarence Court egg, as well as a mix of plain and cranberry scones.Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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She has long been outspoken in calling for a deal to return the hostages, speaking weekly outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv, as well as outside Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, at the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and other locations.Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, the information was not recovered by journalists or authorities, who were able to quickly uncover Mangione's apparent social media profiles including his Goodreads, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Israeli jets have struck a string of targets across Syria since the weekend in an apparent bid to ensure Syrian military equipment, including combat aircraft, missiles and chemical weapons, does not fall into rebel hands.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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