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
Points, too, for the solid casting, from the leads’ tricky pivoting from openness to caginess, to the criminally underseen Wasikowska, who navigates maternal complexities of worry and compassion that confound easy pigeonholing.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Low curiosity, low humility, low openness to feedback — these are precisely the traits that both predict the need for change and predict resistance to it.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
That openness has always fascinated and excited me in the act of creating.
—Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Trump signaled Tuesday an openness for Congress to vote on approving a final deal.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Pieces with bulky silhouettes and solid bases tend to feel visually heavy, while those with slimmer profiles create a greater sense of openness—even in a room with a darker palette.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
And that could lead to positive developments in the mortgage interest rate space, especially if the Federal Reserve indicates an openness to additional interest rate cuts in its meeting this week.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The proposal has been floated to Jeffries, who’s previously expressed openness to it.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
But Vance credits her with propelling him on his journey back to Christianity, through her openness to exploring the world and challenging received ideas and teachings.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Low curiosity, low humility, low openness to feedback — these are precisely the traits that both predict the need for change and predict resistance to it.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
That openness has always fascinated and excited me in the act of creating.
—Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Trump signaled Tuesday an openness for Congress to vote on approving a final deal.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Pieces with bulky silhouettes and solid bases tend to feel visually heavy, while those with slimmer profiles create a greater sense of openness—even in a room with a darker palette.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
And that could lead to positive developments in the mortgage interest rate space, especially if the Federal Reserve indicates an openness to additional interest rate cuts in its meeting this week.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The proposal has been floated to Jeffries, who’s previously expressed openness to it.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
But Vance credits her with propelling him on his journey back to Christianity, through her openness to exploring the world and challenging received ideas and teachings.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openness
Noun
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But others appreciated and praised her honesty.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your values ask for brave honesty.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Meanwhile, separate election security advocates have raised concerns about the technology's vulnerability to potential hacking attempts and transparency issues surrounding QR code tabulation.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Mythos, unveiled in April, was able to find critical vulnerabilities in many key systems.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When an audience member posed a hypothetical choice between a flawed but distinctive film and a polished but unremarkable one, Leung said either would do, arguing that cinema’s goal was sincerity, in performance or in a director’s expression, rather than polish.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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Just when there are emotional moments of sincerity about healthcare denials causing bankruptcy and even death, the tone shifts with a joke about fan girls sending Mangione their underwear.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Anhydrous ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the EPA.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Survivors who fled to higher ground struggled as a result of the temperature, with some dying later on from exposure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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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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But where her labelmates routinely drape their songs in warm, dense fuzz, Babuka Black opts for clarity and directness.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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His filmmaking has a lovely, homespun directness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Noun
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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 23 Jun. 2026.
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