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
Wyle sees the fandom response stemming from a desire for Robby to remain straightforwardly good, not a reflection of the show’s shifting priorities about which characters are emphasized or how they’re portrayed.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Superpowers rarely inflict such swift and straightforwardly embarrassing injury to themselves.
—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
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
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Superpowers rarely inflict such swift and straightforwardly embarrassing injury to themselves.
—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
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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The practice has surged in popularity as celebrities and pro athletes openly share their routines.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even commentators who are openly critical have begun to borrow the same phrasing, the same rhythm, the same constant escalation.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 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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At that time, the other co-founders were sincerely questioning both Musk and Altman’s motivations for wanting to become OpenAI’s CEO.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lebanese government sincerely wants to take control of the south and disarm and contain Hezbollah.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But, given that the NCAA has a pretty strong stance on gambling, and rules are plainly stated, getting an injunction seems like a tough path.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the 1952 conference of the National Association of Amusement Parks, Pools, and Beaches, Ed Schott of Cincinnati’s Coney Island put it plainly.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Some of the most beautiful nights of my life have been spent under the stars watching a meteor shower, comet or simply a dazzling Milky Way.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If tension rises, restate your point simply.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Foley has been the one board member who has forthrightly stood up for oversight and accountability on every key issue.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Gunfire at the Washington Hilton Saturday night abruptly halted the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.—
Charles Forelle,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In her last year of college, my now-37-year-old daughter abruptly came out as a lesbian.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And honestly, what would accountability even look like?—
Louis Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But honestly, would anyone really notice if KEIB dropped talk?—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Straightforwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightforwardly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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