1
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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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
candidness is something that we claim to admire—except when we are on the receiving end of a brutally honest assessment
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Recent Examples of candid
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 May 2025
The list was provided by a source on the condition of anonymity in order to be candid about the funding of organizations that have not all publicly announced the cuts.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Cyrus’ conversation with Kimmel comes just one day after her sit-down with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe went live, featuring the Hannah Montana alum getting candid about her sobriety.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
The candid nature of the moment, Lubomirski said, is what drew people in.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
Since then, the couple have been candid about their relationship and their roles as parents.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 May 2025
The list was provided by a source on the condition of anonymity in order to be candid about the funding of organizations that have not all publicly announced the cuts.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Cyrus’ conversation with Kimmel comes just one day after her sit-down with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe went live, featuring the Hannah Montana alum getting candid about her sobriety.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
The candid nature of the moment, Lubomirski said, is what drew people in.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candid
Adjective
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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While Congress sets the CBO’s priorities, the group prides itself on being objective, impartial, and nonpartisan.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Her expertise lies in building boards with the right balance of domain expertise and impartial oversight, ensuring alignment between governance and investor confidence.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Despite her honesty, the video drew a wave of negative comments.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Because spontaneous conversations are harder in a hybrid environment, actively create spaces for honest discussions.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The result is a more agile, inclusive and resilient workforce where employees have equitable access to growth.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These days — at least on Friday nights — the space offers musicians an equitable spotlight.—
Erick Galindo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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The two Iranian sources told CNN that Tehran harbors mounting doubts about US sincerity in talks.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Have a frank conversation with her about her recklessness and its impact on others.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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The bluntly declarative candor of their performances feels at once tweaked with the artifice of frank expressivity yet emotionally hyperreal.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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At the center is Cooper’s staggering performance, which is enraging, emotional, horrifying, and heartbreaking in equal measure.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Hoka has long been my go-to for sneakers that are equal parts supportive and stylish, and now one of the brand’s best-sellers, the Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers, are up to 35 percent off at Zappos in nine colorways.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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“Candid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candid. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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