1
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
Amy Arnott, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The first season of Poker Face had a fairly straightforward premise and structure.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Hudson Garrett, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Available at Amazon [ Moby Ring Sling ] Not only is this ring sling straightforward to slip on, it’s designed to evenly distribute your baby’s weight across your back, shoulders and hips for optimal support.
—Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Liquidity and valuation issues For most assets, valuation is straightforward.
—Amy Arnott, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The first season of Poker Face had a fairly straightforward premise and structure.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Adverb
The logic seemed straightforward: identify gaps, provide training and watch performance improve.
—Hudson Garrett, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Available at Amazon [ Moby Ring Sling ] Not only is this ring sling straightforward to slip on, it’s designed to evenly distribute your baby’s weight across your back, shoulders and hips for optimal support.
—Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforward
Adjective
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Putin proposed direct talks after European powers demanded a 30-day ceasefire, threatening massive new sanctions on Moscow.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These are writers who already enjoy considerable levels of professional success and are using Substack to experiment with new styles, build direct connections with their readers, or make a few bucks selling premium-tier subscriptions to their biggest fans.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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This allows for a surprisingly simple linear reactor design that is cheaper to build and operate.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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There has been no new-manager bounce, but instead a series of very honest press conferences about how long the United rebuild could take.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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But Gilroy is honest about the parts of Andor that have not been easy, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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That was all too obvious within minutes of his final home game of the season coming to an end on Friday night.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Upon seeing a photo of him, she was struck by their obvious physical resemblance.—
Carita Rizzo,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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At his first major since winning the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, McIlroy didn’t make birdie over his last 12 holes and had nothing to say about that after a 3-over 74 sent him straight to the range.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Leads should move straight from your ads into your customer relationship management platform, with everyone—marketers, customer service representatives and technicians—seeing the same pipeline.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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During Kenya’s mass protests last year, demonstrators created chatbots to explain complex legislation in plain language to help their peers understand its impact.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 May 2025
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There are date-night options ranging from the expensive to the affordable, from the romantic to the just plain fun.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Despite some apparent limitations in the group, there’s a dual purpose to their playing time.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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On their way home to Melbourne, Cave claims their meal at a local pub was interrupted by an apparent interaction with Cage.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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