as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a newspaper columnist who has been very outspoken on a number of controversial issues
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Recent Examples of outspoken
Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The most outspoken of the family is Elodie, and perfectly cast in the role is Irina Kaplan as the fiercely assertive sister who has no fear of speaking her mind.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2020, the Democratic National Convention caught some flack from outspoken Rhode Islanders for showcasing calamari as the state's best dish instead of the quintessentially Rhode Island stuffed clam or stuffie.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
My mother, Terrie Montgomery, was always organized, outspoken and deeply involved in our community.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The most outspoken of the family is Elodie, and perfectly cast in the role is Irina Kaplan as the fiercely assertive sister who has no fear of speaking her mind.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2020, the Democratic National Convention caught some flack from outspoken Rhode Islanders for showcasing calamari as the state's best dish instead of the quintessentially Rhode Island stuffed clam or stuffie.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
My mother, Terrie Montgomery, was always organized, outspoken and deeply involved in our community.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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There’s nothing funnier than being honest.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ready to be honest about what lights you up?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Estévez was candid about his poor showing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nick Cannon is getting candid about his political views.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are also moments of frank reflection, in the back of a car or alone in Seoul, where the members take stock of the weight of their fame and the pressure of returning to a newly uncertain place in the global pop landscape.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pretty and profane, funny and frank, Paul amassed a large following.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sánchez was also among the most vocal critics of Israel's actions in its war in Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But despite his vocal disinterest in acquiring old legacy brands, the Axel Springer CEO has repeatedly attempted to do the opposite.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Merritt sat down with Variety to preview the forthcoming album and discuss what brought her back into music full-time.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mormon Wives halted filming on its forthcoming fifth season amid the news that Paul and Mortensen were contacted by police in February over the incident last month, which is being investigated by Utah’s Draper City Police Department.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps the directors’ unobtrusive approach to interviewing — while ethically forthright — is what prevents the film from being too dramatically rigorous, and its subjects from introspecting too heavily.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actress would ultimately sign on to play the forthright broadcaster Veronica Corningstone opposite Will Ferrell's titular Burgundy.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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