as in honest
straightforward in manner
The committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring. an aboveboard and responsible proposal
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Recent Examples of aboveboard
Far from being eradicated, the black market is booming in plain sight, luring customers away from aboveboard retailers with their cheaper — if untested and unregulated — product.
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Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Nevertheless, questions remain about how public officials and regulators will ensure everyone from the company’s top investors to the subcontractor who paves the parking lot is aboveboard.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022
Few of the family’s other aboveboard ventures have worked out.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
Spur someone to constructive action by being direct and aboveboard.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2021
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Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Nevertheless, questions remain about how public officials and regulators will ensure everyone from the company’s top investors to the subcontractor who paves the parking lot is aboveboard.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022
Few of the family’s other aboveboard ventures have worked out.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
Spur someone to constructive action by being direct and aboveboard.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
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When asked how the Buccaneers have been able to battle back through adversity throughout the season and remain a winning product, Evans had a blunt, but honest answer.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Online slots work on an RNG (Random Number Generation) model, ensuring a fair and honest outcome for every player.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kiviranta plays the kind of reliable 200-foot game a Finnish coach demands, and he’s delivered strong play-driving metrics this season.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Her exodus leaves the network without one of its most notable faces and viewers without a reliable morningside companion.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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A lot of that is contingent on both the government and private sector being able to get accurate information out to people in a timely and trustworthy way.Alice Park, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Looking for the most trustworthy Michigan online casinos with all your favorite games?Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Beyond her personal goals, India is a kind and dependable friend who actively supports her peers, collaborating on projects and offering encouragement during challenging moments.Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Friends, neighbors, and colleagues describe Ms. Moore as honest, courageous, trustworthy, and dependable.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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