plainness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainness
Noun
  • The bravest thing a leader can do right now is say what needs to be said – with specificity, honesty, and focus.
    Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Ian told Newsweek about his experience of the situation, and his thoughts on honesty within the tricky terrain of online dating.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • New providers decoupled payments from banks, focusing on speed, simplicity and APIs.
    Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Despite its make-do simplicity, bulldog gravy is delicious when made with flavorful fat, such as from smoky bacon.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Nielsen played the bumbling LAPD lieutenant Frank Drebin with sincerity, making the absurdity around him all the funnier.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Rankin handles each passing year, each surprising revelation, and each family member’s responses with touching sincerity.
    AudioFile Magazine July 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The murder directly and immediately ended Jack’s ability to earn income, and this directness meets the standard for restitution.
    Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • The marketplace has tweeted vociferously that something needs to be done about this lack of candor by GPT-5 regarding the model routing that is occurring.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • They were granted anonymity in exchange for their candor.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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“Plainness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainness. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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