as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
straightforwardly yet compassionately, the doctor tells his cancer patients what their odds for survival are
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Recent Examples of straightforwardly
Superpowers rarely inflict such swift and straightforwardly embarrassing injury to themselves.
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Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump does indeed need to get congressional approval to build this thing, wrote the judge, explaining straightforwardly that the president is merely the steward of the White House.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Scalable and practical The system’s architecture scales straightforwardly.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
This straightforwardly noble approach surely has some uses.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Patel, meanwhile, argues that raising revenue can be done more reliably and straightforwardly by Congress.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
None of the candidates offered a straightforwardly pro-Israel view on the debate floor.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
The answer, quite straightforwardly, is no.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump does indeed need to get congressional approval to build this thing, wrote the judge, explaining straightforwardly that the president is merely the steward of the White House.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Scalable and practical The system’s architecture scales straightforwardly.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
This straightforwardly noble approach surely has some uses.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Patel, meanwhile, argues that raising revenue can be done more reliably and straightforwardly by Congress.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
None of the candidates offered a straightforwardly pro-Israel view on the debate floor.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
The answer, quite straightforwardly, is no.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforwardly
Adverb
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Its sustained support for armed proxy groups in the region — organizations that openly seek Israel’s destruction — demonstrates that this is not merely rhetorical.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Democratic Party leaders are openly worried, though, that the two Republicans — Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco — could finish 1-2, thereby ensuring the election of a GOP governor.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The moment seemed straightforward: two leaders visiting an industrial complex, shaking hands, smiling for the camera and making a nondescript speech or two.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The market's logic seemed straightforward: more efficient AI means less demand for chips, less demand for data centers, less demand for power.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In a video message, Drake spoke sincerely about how much Furtado had inspired him.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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But it’s played sincerely, so the visual contrast just makes the connection feel clumsy, if not outright absurd.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Your 3rd House of Debate surges as fiery Mars arrives, pushing you to say the important thing plainly — and to move on it soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This quite plainly is a group of adult activists foisting their political causes onto the next generation, defining students in their own image, and asking them to carry these burdens for them.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Alternatively, download the app to plan your visit in advance or to simply follow its highlights tour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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But certain weeds simply aren't welcome.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Coming off the ice, Malinin forthrightly congratulated the winner, Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan, as if to communicate that Shaidorov won the prize from his own efforts, not from Malinin’s failure.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The appeals on stage spoke forthrightly about God, usually in explicitly Christian terms.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But in August 2022, Centene abruptly backed out of the investment.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roy was in his second job running a team in the league, following a three-year tenure with the Avalanche from 2013-16 that included winning the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year and abruptly resigning in the middle of the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The healthiest policy environment is one where districts, labor, families, and boards solve problems early and honestly, with students at the center and with fiscal discipline.—
Opinion Staff,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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This citizen honestly does not know which is worse.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Straightforwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforwardly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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