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
There was a lot of suspicion about whether the DNA testing that had been done was really aboveboard and accurate.
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Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2023
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.
—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
That panel acted as a seal of approval from the profession as a whole, a sign that the competition would be rigorous and aboveboard.
—Curbed, 17 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboveboard
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Sharing the video felt like a way to acknowledge that reality in an honest way.—
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Most Americans are good, honest, hardworking Americans who want to make their country a better place.—
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
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Ahead, discover the trustworthy bed frames that have all been tested and reviewed by our editors and contributors, including budget-friendly options to pair with a similarly affordable mattress and splurge-worthy picks to outfit your dream bedscape.—
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But a market in the hands of small-caps, chain retailers, railroads and biotech firms is likely a more hazardous, less trustworthy one.—
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The ever-dependable Jason Isbell drops by with the 400 Unit on March 6-7 at Salt Shed.—
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Like Cooper, Sarratt is fearless over the middle and has been extremely dependable in basically any situation, both for Mendoza this year and Kurtis Rourke in 2024.—
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboveboard. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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