as in honest
straightforward in manner
The committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring. an aboveboard and responsible proposal
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Recent Examples of aboveboard
Spending cuts should be made in an aboveboard way, however, not by tripping up Americans with bureaucratic landmines.
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Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
26 Dec. 2025
This is handy because the AI will not hold back if the therapist insists that the AI be aboveboard and blunt.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
This means that when AI gives you an answer that the AI portrays for example as fully aboveboard and hunky-dory, the reality is that the response is bound to be a lot shakier than you are being led to believe.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
There was a lot of suspicion about whether the DNA testing that had been done was really aboveboard and accurate.
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Ashley Luthern,
Journal Sentinel,
3 May 2023
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Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
26 Dec. 2025
This is handy because the AI will not hold back if the therapist insists that the AI be aboveboard and blunt.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
This means that when AI gives you an answer that the AI portrays for example as fully aboveboard and hunky-dory, the reality is that the response is bound to be a lot shakier than you are being led to believe.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
There was a lot of suspicion about whether the DNA testing that had been done was really aboveboard and accurate.
—
Ashley Luthern,
Journal Sentinel,
3 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
Adjective
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But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
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Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
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The issue right now is — is again is that Americans don’t feel that the elections are trustworthy.
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For fashion and beauty brands, consistency comes from making the experience feel equally clear, trustworthy and on brand wherever the customer is shopping, while still protecting the elements that define the brand.
Adjective
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The person who stays late, over-prepares, double-checks everything and rarely says no is frequently praised as committed and dependable.
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PCMag's expert gave the 2026 model solid marks for dependable everyday performance at a low price in his review.
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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