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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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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
Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That being said, a trip to take on last season’s Bundesliga runners-up will not be straightforward.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Imagine a pair of smart glasses equipped with an AI processing unit (APU) that can locally process video streams, perform eye-tracking and run small language models to answer straightforward queries.
—Wei Duan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That being said, a trip to take on last season’s Bundesliga runners-up will not be straightforward.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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
For starters, microsites keep the user journey straightforward: one action and one outcome.
—Steve Ohanians, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightforward
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Photograph: Bill Oxford/Getty Images A 25-year-old engineer named Marko Elez, who previously worked for two Elon Musk companies, has direct access to Treasury Department systems responsible for nearly all payments made by the US government, three sources tell WIRED.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
4 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley sees a direct impact on the pricing power for U.S. steel companies.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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With its stock down more than 50% since the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, the company has been under growing Wall Street scrutiny, especially given its exposure to linear TV, which is in secular decline.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Otherwise, as advertising revenue declines alongside linear viewing, less money in means less money out.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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This one’s all over the place tonally, on purpose: Ferrell wrestles a fake alligator over here, while over there, Witherspoon bravely engages with her siblings and their intimidating mother to hammer out an honest reconciliation after too long.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The parallels here are unsubtle, but Falconer’s delicate and impressively assured direction smoothes them into something honest, so that even the moments that might seem obvious to us roil with self-revelation.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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But just as the rise of AI will be obvious in the ads, the challenges facing the entertainment business will also be reflected.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Viewing it now, the movie’s influence and prescience are more obvious than ever.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Christina is ready to find her match and plans to drive straight into the arms of our Bachelor Grant.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, there's that asteroid that's headed straight for Austin — leaving the rest of the 126's lives in question as well.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Published on January 24, 2025 By Robert Ross Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The cockpit is defined by an expanse of plain vinyl and cement-mixer levels of noise.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Todd was outspoken about the corrosive impacts of Trump-era lies and indecency — and was ridiculed by Trump and others for it.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the 2024 campaign, is widely considered a 2028 presidential contender.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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In 1994, the applied mathematician Peter Shor was inspired by a recent oracle result to develop a fast quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers—a task whose apparent difficulty underlies the cryptographic systems that keep our online data secure.—
Ben Brubaker,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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An unexpected blockbuster trade in the NBA involving five-time all star Luka Dončić and former NBA Finals champion Anthony Davis has sparked surprised reactions in players across the league — including Dončić's apparent new teammate LeBron James, per reports and plenty of in-game footage.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Straightforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforward. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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