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
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.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2023
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.
—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
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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.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2023
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
Adjective
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Hopeful storytelling — still complex, still honest — but rooted in empathy.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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If a relative asks for a favor, name your bandwidth and offer an honest timeline.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This makes vocal communication a reliable way — if not the only way — for dolphins to maintain contact with one another, especially when traveling, hunting or navigating social situations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When economic conditions feel unstable, gold is often viewed as a safe and reliable investment.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 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
Adjective
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Just a reliable and dependable bowl of straightforward short rib noodles.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Over time, autonomy becomes less like a fragile stunt and more like a dependable capability.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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