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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
This openness also accelerated the tech industry in a less obvious way.
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David Siegel,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Manager behavior is crucial, driving 70% of team engagement and shaping whether an environment fosters curiosity and openness.
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
There is a warmth and disarming openness to everyday American life that visitors speak about again and again—a generosity of spirit that seems increasingly rare in a world lived through screens and algorithms.
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Divia Thani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Last year, Burgum signed an order prioritizing the openness and accessibility of parks to the public amid the workforce cuts.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Three of five commissioners signaled openness to exiting the agreement, marking a shift from the 2025 vote that enrolled the city in the program.
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Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Attorney Richard Gladden, who represents the association, says both have signaled openness to negotiating reasonable access without litigation.
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Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Younger generations, in particular, often express greater openness to policies long associated with Northern Europe.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
David Siegel,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Manager behavior is crucial, driving 70% of team engagement and shaping whether an environment fosters curiosity and openness.
—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There is a warmth and disarming openness to everyday American life that visitors speak about again and again—a generosity of spirit that seems increasingly rare in a world lived through screens and algorithms.
—
Divia Thani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Last year, Burgum signed an order prioritizing the openness and accessibility of parks to the public amid the workforce cuts.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Three of five commissioners signaled openness to exiting the agreement, marking a shift from the 2025 vote that enrolled the city in the program.
—
Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Attorney Richard Gladden, who represents the association, says both have signaled openness to negotiating reasonable access without litigation.
—
Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Younger generations, in particular, often express greater openness to policies long associated with Northern Europe.
—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openness
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It was built through consistent communication, through honesty and through caring about each other's success.
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Spain has spent much of her career trying to fit in with the cool kids, limiting the depth and honesty of her commentary.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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The attacks are forcing Moscow to manage visible problems at home, exposing a vulnerability in a country whose global power has long rested on its energy sector.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
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Heatstroke becomes possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity.
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After the Eaton fire leveled swaths of Altadena and Pasadena — including his own home — photographer Kevin Cooley returned with strobes and long exposures to document what survived.
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Seydoux asks me in a moment of frankness.
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.
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In a recent interview, Fraction made the case with the directness of someone who has seen the same patterns repeat across hundreds of teams.
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In a tournament defined by vertical runs, through balls and dinks, Olise has been France’s main conductor, synthesising their high-pressing intensity and directness with creative rhythm.
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Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
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There’s something both startling and seductive about such forthrightness.
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“Openness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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