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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
his unabashed plainness in telling people exactly what he thought of them was often offensive
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as in simplicity
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the plainness and clean lines of that coffeemaker make it a piece of modern sculpture as well as a kitchen appliance
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She’s approached it with honesty, meeting his curiosity with age-appropriate transparency.—
Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2025
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The people of their small town of Walnut Grove looked up to him for his courage to do what was right and champion honesty, fairness, and hard work for all.—
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Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.—
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Her effortless bob complemented the simplicity of the gown and her red-orange lip and nails played well off of the design’s midnight blue hue.—
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Cynically referring to the Trotskyists accused in the show trials that Stalin staged in Moscow as part of the Great Purge, Brecht’s comment is still debated in part because its degree of sincerity is so hard to parse.—
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The American people are desperate for sincerity in our leaders, and Kennedy comes across as sincere.—
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The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.—
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One group may appreciate directness, but another prefers more sensitivity.—
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Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’ groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love — and the importance of a woman telling her own story on her own terms.—
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At least dramatic proclamations of this kind have the virtues of candor and comprehensiveness.—
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“Plainness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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