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 ongoing audience shift worked to the benefit of marquee shows that both stream and air on linear TV, as is the case with Grey’s Anatomy and The White Lotus.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Progress often isn’t linear for young players, and sometimes that means getting sent back to the minors.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Inside, the winery will follow a clear and linear path: grapes arrive at one end, pass through fermentation tanks, and mature in oak barrels before being bottled.
—New Atlas, 16 May 2025
And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Progress often isn’t linear for young players, and sometimes that means getting sent back to the minors.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Inside, the winery will follow a clear and linear path: grapes arrive at one end, pass through fermentation tanks, and mature in oak barrels before being bottled.
—New Atlas, 16 May 2025
And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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Rap is banned in Iran due to its critical content, its uncontrollable means of distribution, and its direct opposition to the regime’s official values, including the rejection of religious and ideological themes.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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As these attacks do not require direct access to the AI model itself or its training data, attackers can exploit these tools relatively easier.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Sunderland’s squad had revived itself from a run of five straight defeats to withstand the majority of what their opponents had to throw their way in the opening leg.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The packaging holds it firmly in place and the cutter provides a clean straight edge.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Pony Bead Pumpkins Ideal for the autumnal season, this adorable and straightforward seasonal craft uses pipe cleaners and beads to create three-dimensional pumpkins perfect for displaying on the mantle or your Thanksgiving tablescape.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The most straightforward data point is the growth rate of gross domestic product, or GDP.—
Erica E. Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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