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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
Adjective
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The actress, whose big break came in another big musical, the remake of West Side Story, has drawn her own controversy for being a little bit outspoken, there is that.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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Duckworth, herself a disabled veteran, has been particularly outspoken, calling the Administration’s actions a betrayal.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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For You Sigma's move for a more basic, straightforward interface extends to the autofocus system.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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Although Baytown does not have any historical affinity with aerospace, its location on the water offers far more straightforward access to Relativity's test facilities in Mississippi and its launch site in Florida.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Culpo is getting honest about what happened during the first trimester of her pregnancy.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Encourage candidates to ask questions and provide honest answers.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Of the 71 goals Barca have scored in La Liga, 16 have been from set pieces (seven from corners, one from a direct free kick, four from free kicks and four from the penalty spot).—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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According to the Financial Times, the Treasury Department's direct spending surged by $29 billion compared to the same month last year.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The actress has also been candid about her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis — first diagnosed in 2010 but kept private until 2022 — and plans to keep sharing her journey.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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And Matthew Macfadyen At Premiere On IMO, the former First Lady and her older brother will give their opinions and candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Payback for two straight 20% up years might not be complete.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Friday night marked the third straight game in which the Kings have been blown out.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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But online discussions about the veiling law, the collapse of Assad, and broader social, political, and economic issues are surprisingly frank and nuanced.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The doc is otherwise gentle and unwaveringly frank about the intersex community, which allows subjects like Jim to be incredibly vulnerable on camera.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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