aboveboard

adjective

Definition of aboveboardnext
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 The sheriff’s office certainly knew that an enormous marijuana black market — orders of magnitude larger than its aboveboard counterpart — still thrived in California, despite legalization or maybe because of it. — Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026 None of this is technically aboveboard, but these dirty little cheaters are the entire heart and soul of this show right now. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026 Spending cuts should be made in an aboveboard way, however, not by tripping up Americans with bureaucratic landmines. — Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025 This is handy because the AI will not hold back if the therapist insists that the AI be aboveboard and blunt. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aboveboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
  1. honest
  2. reliable
  3. trustworthy
  4. dependable
Adjective
  • My honest read on timing is that the five percent will be twenty percent by end of 2027, and fifty by end of 2029.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The original impetus for the film, to be honest, was to look at an incredible life story over a long German period.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • However, reliable control and readout remain essential requirements for practical applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • While no real fans will turn off their NFL games because of some broadcast booth drama, the entire situation is a rare speed bump for what is otherwise the most reliable bet in all of TV.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • The charges come with additional special allegations, around the victim’s vulnerability and that Tapia abused a trustworthy position.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • If Kate’s not going to have regular friends, these two, who work alongside and care about her, will make a solidly trustworthy advisory board.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of trustworthy
Adjective
  • Final Thoughts The Fitbit Edge nails the dedicated fitness tracker formula, with dependable workout tracking, comprehensive vital monitoring, and standout sleep analysis.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Still, Cincinnati has the healthier roster and more dependable passing offense.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dependable

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