as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she thinks they have the talent for a career in dance
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Recent Examples of frank
Evan Moore
june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Joey Chestnut might once again compete in this year’s Fourth of July hot dog contest following last year’s ban due to his sponsorship deal for Impossible Foods’ vegan franks.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 11 Aug. 2025
Evan Roberts, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The movie’s frank depiction of Mishima’s bisexual obsessions and radical political drive, not to mention the involvement of foreign filmmakers like Schrader, Coppola and Lucas, drew a boycott from Mishima’s widow and incensed the ultra-right-wing political groups that continued to lionize him.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
However, many of the items on our list — such as seedless watermelon, hamburger buns, skinless beef franks and condiments — can be found at these stores.
—Evan Moore
june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Joey Chestnut might once again compete in this year’s Fourth of July hot dog contest following last year’s ban due to his sponsorship deal for Impossible Foods’ vegan franks.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
Noun
Mailers Both parties also used franking privileges to send mail to constituents.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
In this limited series from The New York Times, hear urgent and frank conversations about the growing threat of climate change with top world leaders, business leaders and policymakers recorded live at the annual Climate Forward conference in New York City.
—Evan Roberts, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The movie’s frank depiction of Mishima’s bisexual obsessions and radical political drive, not to mention the involvement of foreign filmmakers like Schrader, Coppola and Lucas, drew a boycott from Mishima’s widow and incensed the ultra-right-wing political groups that continued to lionize him.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frank
Adjective
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In her later years, she became known as an outspoken activist for animal rights and for voicing strong, controversial opinions — such as denouncing the #MeToo movement in 2018.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Hollywood has grown more outspoken in recent months about the situation in the Middle East, the challenges of convincing its distributors — the lifelines that can take movies from obscurity to national recognition — remain.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An open letter calling for the prohibition of the development of superintelligent AI was announced on Wednesday, with the signatures of more than 700 celebrities, AI scientists, faith leaders, and policymakers.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s the idea behind Kahlúa’s newest release, the Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur, a creamy, indulgent drink that blends coffee, rum, real cream, and Dunkin’s signature caramel flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s often served over top of spaghetti with a cloud of shredded Cheddar, or on a hot dog.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hoshoryu feeds Onosato a hot dog near the Houses of Parliament.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rogers pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications, and two counts of stalking.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rogers pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications and two counts of stalking.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her fashion designer husband, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and honest services wire and mail fraud, was sentenced to five months behind bars, two years of supervised release, 250 hours of community service, and a $250,000 fine.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Be honest and then seek out stretch experiences, reading and other ways to learn to fill those gaps.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For several decades, Karl Ratzsch's Restaurant served as a downtown Milwaukee landmark for both locals and visitors hungry for wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, and other German foods.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There will be a German costume contest, wiener toss challenge and other German games.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After 57 days in the hospital that included rehabilitation and the left half of her skull being removed to treat the swelling in her brain, Sophia Forchas was escorted through the streets of the city, a video posted by Mayor Jacob Frey on social media Thursday showed.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pasquantino posted his first campaign with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Polished and perfect are out, and candid and messy are in.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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The celebrity chef has been candid in the past about his dislike for the fruit, which is most commonly found in Southeast Asian cuisine.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frank. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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