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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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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 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
Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That being said, a trip to take on last season’s Bundesliga runners-up will not be straightforward.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Imagine a pair of smart glasses equipped with an AI processing unit (APU) that can locally process video streams, perform eye-tracking and run small language models to answer straightforward queries.
—Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That being said, a trip to take on last season’s Bundesliga runners-up will not be straightforward.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforward
Adjective
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Their direct reasoning usually stems from an event or memory woven into their inner fabric, leading to all kinds of backstories that leave those like Lee smirking when they’re brought up.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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The company markets and sells its semiconductor products through direct sales and distributors, as well as through its website.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The show, which premiered in 1990 and has since grown a cult audience, embraced many of linear television’s conventions while simultaneously defying them as often as possible.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The news media landscape is in transition as fewer people watch linear TV and more consume their news on streaming services and through social media.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line is that deciding whether to start a new business requires an honest assessment of your passion, dedication, and readiness for the journey ahead.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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To be sure, there are obvious benefits to Israel in the first phase of the agreement.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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There is an obvious set of two scoring lines and two shutdown lines available.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Why, then, didn't scientists skip straight to WGS initially?—
Alexis Kayser,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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To avoid straining your muscles from bad posture, try sitting and standing straight and keeping all your joints at a 90-degree angle.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fabrics feature traditional patterns and plain colors, some even have monkey designs.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Larry Summers was outspoken about the inflationary risks of Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) voluntarily reversed the rule following a lawsuit by Austin, Texas, gun store owner Michael Cargill, an outspoken proponent of gun rights who argued the policy impeded access to firearms and was a barrier to the right to own firearms.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet the apparent optimism was a thin veneer over deep uncertainty.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The most apparent sign of a mouse infestation in a home is droppings near food sources, such as kitchen cabinets, pantries, and under furniture.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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