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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a straightforward account of the football game with no digressions or personal comments
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2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the missile continued on its straightforward path toward the enemy's command post
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3
as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
I want you to be straightforward with me and tell me if this dress looks awful
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
the distinction between the two types of offenses is pretty straightforward
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also straightforwards
as in straight
in an honest and direct manner
she finally told him straightforward that she wasn't interested in a date
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Recent Examples of straightforward
Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2025
Asia's successful strategies The reason behind these startling numbers is straightforward.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 26 June 2025
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 May 2024
The logic seemed straightforward: identify gaps, provide training and watch performance improve.
—Hudson Garrett, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
This question isn’t exactly straightforward to answer because many foods contain both types of fiber, says Dr. Nahar.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2025
Asia's successful strategies The reason behind these startling numbers is straightforward.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 26 June 2025
Adverb
While the concept of divestment from Israel appears straightforward—selling off shares of companies with ties to the country—its practical implications are far more complex.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 May 2024
The logic seemed straightforward: identify gaps, provide training and watch performance improve.
—Hudson Garrett, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforward
Adjective
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The military action was retaliatory, a direct response to the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
28 June 2025
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The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Rethink The Funnel: Trust The Educated Buyer Traditional sales funnels are linear.—
Leonard Cercone,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In addition to interviews with a slew of famous celebrities, from Lucille Ball and Gilda Radner to Mel Brooks and Muhammad Ali, several of the episodes being added will also include their original musical performances — a rarity with classic talk and variety shows on streaming or even linear TV.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Maybe the most important feature of actual freedom is the ability to make honest and fair criticism of your country, something which feels more and more taboo.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But for me, the biggest thing is the collaborations, which are so obvious.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Fox’s fashion, on the other hand, drew a stark contrast, comprised of an exaggerated baby-doll dress plucked straight from Jacobs’ spring 2025 collection.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The intelligence explosion will take us straight to the right amount of intelligence that suffices for AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Opponents and legal scholars maintain that the plain meaning and historical intent of the 14th Amendment protect those children's citizenship, and federal courts have repeatedly ruled against the Trump administration's interpretation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Models were usually shot against plain studio backgrounds in heavy makeup and statement jewelry.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The display of might outside was unmistakable, as was the soft power inside the building.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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