LINEAR Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

linear

adjective

ˈli-nē-ər

Definition of linear

as in direct

free from irregularities or digressions in course the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air

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Recent Examples of linear The network announced in December that the service would include 24/7 access to the linear network. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 For years, linear television news networks competed for attention online with other digital content. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The two companies would have an overlapping workforce within its linear cable channel divisions, film and television studios, streaming operations and corporate functions, including marketing, technology and advertising sales. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 People hearing those stories – attorneys, reporters, healthcare workers or friends – may expect a clearer, linear narrative. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linear

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Katarzyna Nowakowska, Poland's deputy minister for family, labor and social policy, told the AP that the most vulnerable applicants still receive direct help from the state and any other refugees needing support should turn to social workers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
To enjoy it past its best-by date safely, store your tea bags in a cool, dry place away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight, Tucker says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

Grande, for one, opted for an off-white and oversized fuzzy Amomento cardigan, worn over straight-leg blue jeans with white Sandy Liang patent ballet pumps and red socks.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
Auxerre gave away two penalties and also played most of the match with 10 men after defender Christ Makosso was shown a straight red card for a foul on Abadallah Sima in the 35th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of straight

Adjective

That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Without more straightforward approaches from vendors, such as easily comprehensible privacy policies and avoiding inappropriate ads, monitors are dangerously encroaching into smart-TV-like territory.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of straightforward

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