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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
Munn’s forthright comments left Jenna Bush Hager, a friend of King’s, a bit flummoxed, according to Page Six.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
In an industry as opaque as art, where dealers are rarely forthright about their businesses, the most reliable economic data can sometimes be the party budgets.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And when those two sat down in February to discuss the plans for this season’s deadline, the Flyers GM was forthright and indicated that he’d be forced to move him if someone stepped up and met the asking price.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Be honest and forthright with yourself.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
In an industry as opaque as art, where dealers are rarely forthright about their businesses, the most reliable economic data can sometimes be the party budgets.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And when those two sat down in February to discuss the plans for this season’s deadline, the Flyers GM was forthright and indicated that he’d be forced to move him if someone stepped up and met the asking price.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Be honest and forthright with yourself.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn’t require much deliberation.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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Every detail is considered, down to the most straightforward dish on the menu and its namesake.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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The best and most straightforward way to clean your tea kettle is by running a boil a couple of times with water and some white vinegar.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Rap is banned in Iran due to its critical content, its uncontrollable means of distribution, and its direct opposition to the regime’s official values, including the rejection of religious and ideological themes.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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As these attacks do not require direct access to the AI model itself or its training data, attackers can exploit these tools relatively easier.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The candid nature of the moment, Lubomirski said, is what drew people in.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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She is known for sharing candid insights into her life as a young mother, posting content focused on parenting, home routines and family life.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Lopez wore her honey blonde hair in an ultra-long, straight style.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Since August, he’s reached seven straight finals with five wins, including the U.S. Open and Australian Open.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Have a frank conversation with her about her recklessness and its impact on others.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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The bluntly declarative candor of their performances feels at once tweaked with the artifice of frank expressivity yet emotionally hyperreal.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 May 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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