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as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
he values honesty and is quite blunt about telling people what he doesn't like about them
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as in blunted
lacking sharpness of edge or point
a blunt knife won't open that package
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene
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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the refreshing bluntness of the former president in assessing those who followed him in the Oval Office
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Recent Examples of blunt
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Kleven was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, where he was pronounced dead of multiple blunt-force injuries, according to the incident report.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
Reece Goldberger had an interception for the Falcons to blunt a San Pasqual drive.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The statistics weren’t new, but her doctor’s bluntness was.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Curvaceous yet dominant lines showcase the vessel’s sturdy width, blunt hull, and an unpretentious attitude to exploring.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Kleven was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, where he was pronounced dead of multiple blunt-force injuries, according to the incident report.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
New York is also facing a lawsuit filed by 22 Republican attorneys general who argue that the law will do little to blunt the impact of climate change while passing on the costs to the state’s consumers in the form of higher energy bills.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
Reece Goldberger had an interception for the Falcons to blunt a San Pasqual drive.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
The timing and bluntness of Musk’s statement ignited social platforms, as supporters and skeptics alike debated the possibility of corporate malfeasance or cover-up.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The statistics weren’t new, but her doctor’s bluntness was.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunt
Adjective
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Fans think Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s abrupt breakup makes a whole lot more sense after watching the actor’s latest TikTok video.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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An investigative series about the abrupt closure of a Miami heart transplant program led Michelle and her colleagues to be recognized as finalists in two 2024 Florida Sunshine State Award categories.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even when the Dodgers find a glimmer, it has been dulled rather quickly.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This honesty, paired with a focus on the fundamentals, helped his students achieve realistic, incremental progress.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Somewhere in your honesty, someone else will find their courage—and that, more than any strategy or speech, is what transforms organizations.—
Marie Quintana,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Such a short distance is considered well within reach of a basic marksman.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In short, The Paper doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its big brother, but that’s just fine with us.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The researchers believe that the benefit likely comes from aspirin acting in several ways – by reducing inflammation and inhibiting platelet function and tumor growth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or write a support email with the perfect mix of humor and sincerity to turn a fuming customer into a loyal advocate?—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Driving the show is Masli’s sincerity, childlike wonder, and background in clown.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Panday plays a convincingly gruff tortured artist alongside Padda’s struggling ingenue, and most of the screen time is devoted to their pairing instead of introducing tertiary excess.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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The barbs were frequently aimed at the gruff owner of Mel’s Diner played by the late Vic Tayback.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Polarity numbs himself with alcohol and can’t be bothered with God U’s suspicious new Dean, aptly named Cipher (Hamish Linklater).—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bronze just needed to numb the pain.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Blunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunt. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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