as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a plainspoken woman who never hesitated to speak the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of plainspoken
Bolsonaro’s plainspoken approach, coupled with an economic rebound, appears to be having some effect.
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Fox News, 28 Oct. 2022
The raw emotion is a little unexpected from Tirschwell, a plainspoken fast talker who last year mounted a brief Republican primary campaign for New York City mayor.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2022
Laboe, a plainspoken man with sharp business instincts, dove in and promoted the music.
—Esmeralda Bermudezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2022
Shot without flourishes, the movie has a plainspoken visual flow to it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022
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Fox News, 28 Oct. 2022
The raw emotion is a little unexpected from Tirschwell, a plainspoken fast talker who last year mounted a brief Republican primary campaign for New York City mayor.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2022
Laboe, a plainspoken man with sharp business instincts, dove in and promoted the music.
—Esmeralda Bermudezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2022
Shot without flourishes, the movie has a plainspoken visual flow to it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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Todd was outspoken about the corrosive impacts of Trump-era lies and indecency — and was ridiculed by Trump and others for it.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the 2024 campaign, is widely considered a 2028 presidential contender.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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It really hasn’t been discussed to be honest with you.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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This one’s all over the place tonally, on purpose: Ferrell wrestles a fake alligator over here, while over there, Witherspoon bravely engages with her siblings and their intimidating mother to hammer out an honest reconciliation after too long.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In his debut memoir, Source Code — which will be published on Tuesday, Feb. 4 — the Microsoft co-founder, 69, shares a number of candid stories about his early years.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The candid comments prompted national discussion, but his team rallied from there, winning six consecutive games before a loss to UConn in the Big East Tournament semifinal.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Being forced to work together — on a very meta case involving another beloved ABC show, the early-aughts classic Alias — led to a series of frank discussions, including a particularly volatile exchange at Kay’s Slaughter House.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Diplomacy must be frank and free, but always among equals.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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