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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
an interview in which the members of the rock band speak with candor about their recent squabbling
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as in brilliance
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the desert sun shone down on the intrepid travelers with fiery candor
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Recent Examples of candor
This season, Edwards, who is known for his candor, has grown more vocal with his thoughts, but the league has remained in lockstep with the three-time All-Star, who has led Minnesota to its second consecutive Western Conference finals.
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James Jackson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Ignore the predictable indignation: Kennedy deserves credit for his candor on this one.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stacy’s candor about his drinking and drug use is refreshing.
—John Norris, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Nikki Glaser applauds Joan’s candor about aging and plastic surgery, and Aubrey Plaza retires Joan’s not-so-politically-correct jokes.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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James Jackson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Ignore the predictable indignation: Kennedy deserves credit for his candor on this one.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stacy’s candor about his drinking and drug use is refreshing.
—John Norris, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Nikki Glaser applauds Joan’s candor about aging and plastic surgery, and Aubrey Plaza retires Joan’s not-so-politically-correct jokes.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candor
Noun
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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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Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The brilliance of the formula is not just what it’s made with, but what it’s made without—there are no fillers, artificial additives, or preservatives.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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That’s the point when individual brilliance is no longer enough.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Failing to deliver recognition with sincerity can be one of the most expensive leadership mistakes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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While the veteran running back’s voice barely elevated above a public library level and his mannerisms remained reserved, the sincerity of his enthusiasm still landed.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Noun
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with a more standard black hole that typically acquires its material and energy unpredictably, resulting in irregular brightness fluctuations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Director: Jackie Jesko The Hook: An unvarnished look at the barrier-breaking journalist who interviewed everyone from the Kardashians to Castro, disarming her subjects with her charm before asking penetrating questions that were shocking in their directness (see this sit-down with Courtney Love).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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There is a directness to Salah which opponents find disconcerting.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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However, there’s slightly more lightness to the film than their previous collaborations.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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The best from Bordeaux 2024 will be remembered for lightness, delicacy and aromatic beauty.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Candor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candor. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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