straight arrow
Example Sentences
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As the straight arrow protagonist, Park expertly pulls off a trick similar to Kristen Wiig in “Bridesmaids”: Her character serves as the narrative engine, while also setting up comedy opportunities for the others.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023
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
In other words, when it comes to following U.S. law and protocol, Bolton is a fairly straight arrow.
From Slate • Jan. 28, 2020
At Truman, Wayne is known as a straight arrow, Mr. Responsibility.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
