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
The board chose Johnson from a field of four finalists, which included FAMU’s chief operating officer Donald Palm, who was the clear favorite among an outspoken contingent of the university’s students and supporters, and who was endorsed by the school’s influential alumni association.
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Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Law firms, federal judges, nonprofits, universities, and outspoken public officials have become targets.
—Arnold Kriss, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed to ABC News that the 30-year-old artist, who was also outspoken about gun violence and promoted positivity, was shot multiple times a little after 4:40 p.m. in the Juanita Park neighborhood.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 13 May 2025
Throughout his lifetime, Pope Francis was outspoken in his criticism of Israel, called for an end to the ongoing violence in Gaza and, in a final gift, sent his popemobile to serve as a health clinic for children in Gaza.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Law firms, federal judges, nonprofits, universities, and outspoken public officials have become targets.
—Arnold Kriss, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed to ABC News that the 30-year-old artist, who was also outspoken about gun violence and promoted positivity, was shot multiple times a little after 4:40 p.m. in the Juanita Park neighborhood.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 13 May 2025
Throughout his lifetime, Pope Francis was outspoken in his criticism of Israel, called for an end to the ongoing violence in Gaza and, in a final gift, sent his popemobile to serve as a health clinic for children in Gaza.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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There has been no new-manager bounce, but instead a series of very honest press conferences about how long the United rebuild could take.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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There’s also a frank talk with her 100-year-old former publicity man, Rusty Strait, who later wrote a tell-all book about Jayne (Hargitay scolds him for sharing private stories), and a very poignant interview with Ellen Hargitay, her stepmother who married Mickey short after Jayne’s death.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Be frank about the limitations of building AI solutions in-house.—
Tom Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But opposition became more vocal when President Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Current consensus forecasts estimate earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77 on revenue of $2.28 billion for the forthcoming report.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Home Is Where have announced a U.S. headlining tour in support of their forthcoming new album, Hunting Season.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2025
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But any honest history must also be forthright about the genuine fears that shaped American policy and the deeper currents of ideology.—
Leo Tran,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users When Honesty Crosses the Line There’s a thin line between being forthright and coming off as confrontational.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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