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
Far from being eradicated, the black market is booming in plain sight, luring customers away from aboveboard retailers with their cheaper — if untested and unregulated — product.
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Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Nevertheless, questions remain about how public officials and regulators will ensure everyone from the company’s top investors to the subcontractor who paves the parking lot is aboveboard.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022
That panel acted as a seal of approval from the profession as a whole, a sign that the competition would be rigorous and aboveboard.
—Curbed, 17 Mar. 2022
Few of the family’s other aboveboard ventures have worked out.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
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Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Nevertheless, questions remain about how public officials and regulators will ensure everyone from the company’s top investors to the subcontractor who paves the parking lot is aboveboard.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022
That panel acted as a seal of approval from the profession as a whole, a sign that the competition would be rigorous and aboveboard.
—Curbed, 17 Mar. 2022
Few of the family’s other aboveboard ventures have worked out.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
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Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop shows to classic rock concerts and a number of different small club shows.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, discover the trustworthy bed frames that have all been tested and reviewed by our editors and contributors, including budget-friendly options to pair with a similarly affordable mattress and splurge-worthy picks to outfit your dream bedscape.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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But a market in the hands of small-caps, chain retailers, railroads and biotech firms is likely a more hazardous, less trustworthy one.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2025
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These experiences cultivated a mindset attuned to complexity and dependable systems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Branwyn Long Sleeve Tee Every hiker needs a dependable long-sleeve tee, and Branwyn's breathable top has become mine.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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