1
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
her openness was refreshing after the tiresome coyness of her friends
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as in vulnerability
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
doctors are concerned about the population's openness to the new strain of the flu virus
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Recent Examples of openness
French doors create a visual connection between the living room and primary bedroom, reinforcing the apartment’s sense of openness despite its compact footprint.
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Min Zin was a student activist in the 1988 democracy movement in Myanmar, then called Burma, eventually leaving for exile before returning to the country in 2013 during its brief period of political openness.
—Wai Moe, NPR, 12 June 2026
Leaders can make openness real by showing that bad news is useful, not unwelcome.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Berger also emphasizes their openness to all formats, citing Brown’s pre-school series Tab Time, which began life on YouTube in 2021, an example of this.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Florian Schaub, who studies usable privacy at the University of Michigan, says Apple’s openness to outside scrutiny is welcome—but limited.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
That openness extends to the concert hall itself.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Min Zin was a student activist in the 1988 democracy movement in Myanmar, then called Burma, eventually leaving for exile before returning to the country in 2013 during its brief period of political openness.
—Wai Moe, NPR, 12 June 2026
Leaders can make openness real by showing that bad news is useful, not unwelcome.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Berger also emphasizes their openness to all formats, citing Brown’s pre-school series Tab Time, which began life on YouTube in 2021, an example of this.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Florian Schaub, who studies usable privacy at the University of Michigan, says Apple’s openness to outside scrutiny is welcome—but limited.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
That openness extends to the concert hall itself.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openness
Noun
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The qualities that sustain healthy families, including honesty, accountability, forgiveness, and sacrifice, cannot be purchased or given.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The focus was on honesty in materials and construction, simple forms, and harmonious indoor-outdoor spaces, with plenty of room left over for personal flourishes that reflected the spirit of the site and lifestyle of the young family, including their 5-year-old daughter, Stevie.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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An early, nonpublic version of Mythos spooked policymakers and corporate executives in April for its ability to find more than 10,000 severe bugs and vulnerabilities in important software systems.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Being on house arrest in the most recent installment, the murderous mom of two takes a break from putting on this metaphorical mask, allowing her vulnerability to show.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The piece has to throb and, well, that is not the first verb that comes to mind in director Jonathan Butterell’s production, with all due respect for the sincerity of the effort and the intermittent effectiveness of the storytelling.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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But in those cases and others, the defendants took concrete steps that demonstrated their sincerity and conscious awareness of the threatening nature of their speech.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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This exposure has helped forge a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes the integration of human infrastructure with elements of the wilderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Although bath toys get a good dose of soap and bubbles too, frequent exposure to a humid, wet bathtub is not good for them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Seydoux asks me in a moment of frankness.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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In contrast to this ribald directness, Kokopeli’s playsets feature characters who appear detached and disconnected.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In most workplaces, uncertainty drains more energy than directness.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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There’s something both startling and seductive about such forthrightness.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Openness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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