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adjective

ˈfȯr-ˈskwer How to pronounce foursquare (audio)
Definition of foursquarenext
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions it's no time to be foursquare if you're asked whether a certain outfit makes a person look fat

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2
as in straight
going straight to the point clearly and firmly a foursquare evaluation of her performance that didn't mince words

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3
as in square
having four equal sides and four right angles the design of the foursquare Georgian mansion is strongly symmetrical, the wide central hallway being flanked by two rooms on either side

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adverb

as in openly
in an honest and direct manner asked him foursquare if he was ever going to propose to her

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Recent Examples of foursquare
Adjective
The first structure was unusual enough to become a local attraction: a large foursquare house with a center hall and verandahs on all sides. — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 15 Apr. 2020 This is an earnest, foursquare, if extremely well-made, melodrama. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2020 The foursquare drill is meant to hone pitchers’ reaction time fielding comebackers and making awkward throws. — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020 From today’s viewpoint, its most familiar American manifestations were possibly the comfortably foursquare domestic architecture and furnishing designs produced by Gustav Stickley in the early 20th century. — Barrymore Laurence Scherer, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018 Oddly enough, these statements are foursquare at odds with these legislators’ voting records. — Deroy Murdock, National Review, 11 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foursquare
  1. outspoken
  2. straight
  3. square
  4. openly
  5. honest
  6. straightforward
  7. rectangular
  8. plain
Adjective
  • The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
    — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The Angels have lost five straight and 11 of 17 since June 17.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of straight
Adjective
  • The cool-girl shoes have statement square toes and extra-high vamps, plus a super glossy sheen.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • On a typical day, dispatchers, who cover a 1,000-square-mile area of Sacramento County for 10 fire departments, receive about 1,000 calls.
    — Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of square
Adverb
  • Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • On top of that, Kelce appeared on the cover of GQ magazine and spoke openly about his and Swift’s relationship for the first time with a major publication.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of openly
Adjective
  • Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Compared with platforms that emphasize community groups or compatibility questionnaires, OurTime focuses primarily on helping older adults browse profiles, discover potential matches, and communicate with other members in a straightforward format.
    — Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • The musical’s overture gives you a sense of the complexity that’s needed to make seeming simple and straightforward material really soar.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Indeed, the Isaac 1 gets an unassuming Baymax-like pair of eyes set into a rounded rectangular head.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • Its long rectangular layout makes the crowd feel intimate yet keeps the stage looking epic.
    — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Definition of rectangular
Adverb
  • Others are just plain offensive when seen through modern eyes, serving as reminders of the rampant whitewashing of the early film industry.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
  • Because of this, solo cooking can feel uninspiring and just plain hard, leaving you to lean on takeout and/or snack dinners more often than you’d probably like.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
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