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linear

adjective

ˈli-nē-ər

Definition of linear

as in direct

free from irregularities or digressions in course the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air

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Recent Examples of linear While Gen Z found Season 1 through the persuasive, legible, and surprisingly well-sustained power of the internet, Boomers seem to have taken the most linear approach possible. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 Loloi x Magnolia Home Bryn Throw Pillow This throw pillow layers in subtle texture and pattern with a linear design and diffused palette. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 The plan to separate WBD's movie properties and streaming platform from its cable channels comes as media companies grapple with how to maintain profitability in the face of declining linear viewership and a broad shift to streaming. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 George Cheeks will rule TV, overseeing the linear channels and TV studios, which still holds enormous influence and sway. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linear

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Adjective

Follert credits the monthly check-ins and the direct impact employees can have in shaping the company culture for its ranking in the top 10.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
And over the years, Jaguar’s boffins have actually learned a lot about how to design, build, and operate electric powertrains that are both powerful and efficient, and that work has direct benefits to road-going EVs.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

Super El Niño impact Inflation in India has been rising for 10 straight months, crossing the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in August, even as economic growth has been resilient so far.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The three-stage rocket failed during its debut mission in October 2021 but is now riding a streak of four straight successes.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of straight

Adjective

The pieces also follow the designers’ evolution from the straightforward blacks to use of color to increasingly sculptural shapes.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
In theory, this should make integration of the latter more straightforward than starting from scratch.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of straightforward

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