straight arrow
Example Sentences
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Was it the straight arrow at the start of the series or this late-stage Kim, who’s sort of off the rails?
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2022
“Jennifer is a straight arrow with real experience,” said former Fox News anchor Greta Van Susteren, a longtime colleague.
From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022
“He was a straight arrow in every way,” Ms. Jorgensen said.
From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021
The critique of his demeanor implied that the lifelong public servant had lost a step or two, that he’s a shadow of the hardworking straight arrow everyone remembers.
From Washington Times • Jul. 30, 2019
At Truman, Wayne is known as a straight arrow, Mr. Responsibility.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
