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directness

[di-rekt-nis, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt nɪs, daɪ- /














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What is even more interesting is Tavitian’s enthusiastic response to works noteworthy not for elaboration but for economy, directness and intimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

Prior to Guardiola's arrival, English football was famed for its intensity, directness and fast attacks, with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United dominating.

From BBC May 22, 2026

The film sets its absurdities aside for a final moment of sincere directness.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2025

But when he got it right, his lyrics had an aphoristic directness that made them seem more hewn than written.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

Now, in this stem man facing her, so totally different from her grandfather, Kit sensed the same quality of directness, and out of an instinctive respect she gave the only honest answer she could.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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