open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
openly
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a word derived from
open.
Example Sentences
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He was the first openly gay state senator in Michigan history and has risen into legislative leadership during his decade of service in Lansing.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
In the past, he has also spoken openly about his longtime struggles with mental health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I want to speak on Diana's behalf and do so in an openly positive way," Earl Spencer said of his reasons for writing the book.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Updated Python Notebook Tutorials that run server-side within SciServer Compute are also openly available to astronomers and members of the public under open-use principles.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mamá, standing behind me, was crying openly now.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
