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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 While Gen Z found Season 1 through the persuasive, legible, and surprisingly well-sustained power of the internet, Boomers seem to have taken the most linear approach possible. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 Loloi x Magnolia Home Bryn Throw Pillow This throw pillow layers in subtle texture and pattern with a linear design and diffused palette. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 The plan to separate WBD's movie properties and streaming platform from its cable channels comes as media companies grapple with how to maintain profitability in the face of declining linear viewership and a broad shift to streaming. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 George Cheeks will rule TV, overseeing the linear channels and TV studios, which still holds enormous influence and sway. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linear

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Adjective

According to Chen, the business is more direct-to-consumer than wholesale.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
However, the new device has not yet demonstrated direct measurement of Earth’s rotation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

Trailing the Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Dodgers desperately need to put themselves in the best possible position to win Game 3 and avoid four straight win-or-go-home contests.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
In the absence of DJ Moore, Shakir still only received three targets but managed over 80 yards for the second straight week.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of straight

Adjective

The pieces also follow the designers’ evolution from the straightforward blacks to use of color to increasingly sculptural shapes.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
In theory, this should make integration of the latter more straightforward than starting from scratch.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of straightforward

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