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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people
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as in straightforward
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation
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Recent Examples of forthright
The lives of the movie’s two deaf women, and their relationships in the speaking world, are shown with a forthright engagement.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
His goal, the person said, is to build a relationship with the other team, acting as forthright as possible.
—C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
While France has been forthright in its support for Israel’s right to defend itself after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre, Macron has not shied from publicly decrying Israel’s policies and conduct in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The declaration also included a forthright embrace of women’s rights and gender equality.
—Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
His goal, the person said, is to build a relationship with the other team, acting as forthright as possible.
—C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
While France has been forthright in its support for Israel’s right to defend itself after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre, Macron has not shied from publicly decrying Israel’s policies and conduct in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The declaration also included a forthright embrace of women’s rights and gender equality.
—Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
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Schlossberg, who is late President John F. Kennedy’s grandson and an outspoken Democratic advocate, has previously criticized Kennedy Jr. for being vocal about his anti-vaccine perspective.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2010, then-Rep. Ron Paul of Texas was outspoken in his suspicions regarding the gold's whereabouts.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The hardware seemed mature and ready to use today -- the process to snap on and take off is straightforward, and once connected the camera UI switches to the optical lens.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mission, though, is much more straightforward: Explore the origins of the universe.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Without fair elections, an honest media environment and a credible opposition, voters can’t correct their country’s course at the ballot box, providing competitive authoritarian regimes little incentive to do anything but enrich themselves.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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But to be honest the significant immune support is more than enough to keep me taking it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Laser direct infrared imaging—an advanced form of microscopy using laser light—was used to detect and count the microplastic particles in each bird's lungs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Zelenskyy blocked access to Truth Social in Ukraine A Feb. 20 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a social media platform launched years ago by President Donald Trump is no longer available in a certain country.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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While in Australia for the latest leg of her global Hit Me Hard and Soft trek, Eilish was candid about her plans for the next 12 months in an interview with Hit Network posted Wednesday (Feb. 26).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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But the Emmy Award winner was also candid about his own mortality — and how many second chances at life he had been given over the years.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Chopard For straight star power Chopard was difficult to beat as the Swiss luxury brand helped dress several of the biggest names in the show business.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ware was back in the starting lineup to begin Sunday’s game, making his 18th straight start.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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To be frank, the beauty world could even benefit from some truly innovative, ultra-luxurious beauty brushes.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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To be frank, none of those options would have been a better fit for the Rams.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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