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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
But most of all, Peck is blazingly forthright in his championing of Orwell as a man from the past who may just hold the key to the world’s future.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 May 2025
But any honest history must also be forthright about the genuine fears that shaped American policy and the deeper currents of ideology.
—Leo Tran, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Now Warning To All iPhone Users When Honesty Crosses the Line
There’s a thin line between being forthright and coming off as confrontational.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The forthright tribute came off as both vulnerable and uplifting, all at once.
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—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 May 2025
But any honest history must also be forthright about the genuine fears that shaped American policy and the deeper currents of ideology.
—Leo Tran, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Now Warning To All iPhone Users When Honesty Crosses the Line
There’s a thin line between being forthright and coming off as confrontational.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The forthright tribute came off as both vulnerable and uplifting, all at once.
47.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
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Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Thompson, who turned 31 in April, was a longtime leader of the Panthers’ locker room, known for his energy, quickness and outspoken nature.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
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That's pretty straightforward — not something that will keep CBO analysts working overtime.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The House previously approved a budget bill that contained a fairly straightforward provision to ban state AI regulation for 10 years.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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This allows microbes to break down nutrients into forms usable by plants and mitigates potential negative impacts associated with direct applications like top dressing.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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United Airlines recently launched new direct service connecting Nice, France, and Washington, D.C.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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The candid video showed the cat gently moving his paw to pump breast milk for his owner, who had recently given birth.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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But when navigated well, this process can strengthen the relationship and ensure that directors serve as your candid, engaged, and strategic partners.—
Rachel DuRose,
Harvard Business Review,
28 May 2025
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Despite an influx of straight tourists, Key West remains an LGBTQ+ haven.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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That tally was also his 10th of the postseason, marking the third straight year he’s reached that mark.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Both of our leads fundamentally change their personalities in an effort to be liked and accepted, which is a frank and brutal implication about what the world will demand.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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Apple claims Personas will look much better and more natural—which wouldn't be saying too much, to be frank.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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