straight-arrow
Example Sentences
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Widely described as an earnest straight arrow who carried himself with understated confidence, he excelled in all high school endeavors save for athletics and was elected president of his class.
From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022
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
Decent, funny, humble, this guy is a straight arrow, beloved of his king and colleagues.
From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2019
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
