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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
my grandmother was a candid woman who never hesitated to say exactly what was on her mind
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a candid listing of the advantages and disadvantages of each medical insurance plan
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Recent Examples of candid
Chrissy Teigen is getting candid about letting alcohol back into her life.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
The two gals talk about clothing and what made the show so special — but one candid moment offered a window into Davis' head.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Yet in person, Francis, who wields those shoulders lightly, is boyish, candid, eager, almost unable to believe his good fortune.
—Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Join us for a candid and insightful conversation as Alexander shares personal stories from his decades in showbiz, explores his evolution as a creator, and reflects on the current state of the industry.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
The two gals talk about clothing and what made the show so special — but one candid moment offered a window into Davis' head.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Yet in person, Francis, who wields those shoulders lightly, is boyish, candid, eager, almost unable to believe his good fortune.
—Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Join us for a candid and insightful conversation as Alexander shares personal stories from his decades in showbiz, explores his evolution as a creator, and reflects on the current state of the industry.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candid
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His outspoken criticism of a student strike won him the support of California’s then governor, Ronald Reagan, and, in 1968, Hayakawa was appointed the college’s acting president.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Another singles match will see the tough Sheamus go one-on-one with the outspoken Grayson Waller.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Diddy's jury selection continued Tuesday with voir dire, the questioning of potential jurors to assess their ability to remain impartial upon hearing various types of evidence.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
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They were asked if their experience would prevent them from making an impartial judgment, and most said no.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Comforting touch should be honest and clear – not ambiguous, not tentative and never assumed.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The African American mom, who is married to Polish Canadian Peter Gerber, told Newsweek that their approach to parenting is honest and intentional.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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In the first few years, the unequal access to vaccines was one of the biggest challenges, with one study finding that up to half the COVID-19 deaths in many lower income countries could have been avoided with a more equitable supply of vaccines.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
21 May 2025
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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
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The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Still, the overall vibe in Capital One Arena was laced with equal parts sadness and optimism, and that made sense.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Shows housed at the unit include NBC Universal’s natural history series The Americas, the forthcoming Walking with Dinosaurs for the BBC, and Nat Geo’s Tucci in Italy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
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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“Candid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candid. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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