as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
his directness is much appreciated by his patients
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Recent Examples of directness
Underscoring the gravity of his message, Sullivan spoke with an urgency and directness that were rarely heard during his decade-plus in public life.
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Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Newcastle had few high-pass moves in settled possession, where overlaps could be made, instead creating chances through Gordon’s counter-attacking directness.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s a directness to Jim’s music, a solidity that feels apparent from the first note.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This easygoing directness is repeated in the interior blueprint.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Newcastle had few high-pass moves in settled possession, where overlaps could be made, instead creating chances through Gordon’s counter-attacking directness.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s a directness to Jim’s music, a solidity that feels apparent from the first note.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This easygoing directness is repeated in the interior blueprint.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directness
Noun
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Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
8 Mar. 2025
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Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Implement Feedback Loops In 2025, companies should prioritize the creation of a culture of radical candor through regular, open feedback loops.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a clip shared with PEOPLE exclusively, Richard talks about bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter to life and the significance of the character and his candor.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Directness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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