as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
straightforwardly yet compassionately, the doctor tells his cancer patients what their odds for survival are
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Adverb
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The cinematography morphs from something appropriate for a wacky comedic satire (straightforward) to lurid horror-movie tones; the score follows a similar path.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
15 Oct. 2024 -
Despite seeming straightforward, microwaves aren’t standardized, so finding your machine’s power settings in the first place can be confusing, Chen says.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
14 Oct. 2024
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Yet, while organizational leaders may sincerely pursue tangible improvements across the DEI spectrum, these efforts often turn up short, regrettably failing to move the needle.—
Charlotte Sweeney OBE,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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My original intention was simply to write a novel, to tell the story of a family and an individual's fate, which just happens to touch on this subject [Land Reform].—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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On Monday, the US Office of Management and Budget (which encompasses Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE) sent a memo abruptly freezing all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government.—
Zoë Schiffer,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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But in the final days of deliberation last year, commissioners abruptly removed this requirement.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Of all the luckiest s--- that's ever happened to me, that would be the greatest accomplishment of my life, honestly.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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This was honestly one of my favorite recipes from 2023.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But amid the bickering, there have been myriad spotlight moments – some controversial, some amusing and some just plain bizarre – worth revisiting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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You were plain spoken when Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who had been convicted of multiple crimes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five new laws.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Straightforwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforwardly. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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