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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
The candor with which her Alma greets Mina feels like an invitation, but also like a trap.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Co-Elevation: Beyond Collaboration to Growth A team’s commitment to co-elevation fosters radical candor, peer accountability, and inclusive discourse.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many fans responded with words of appreciation for his candor, and more than a few called on Waffle House to sponsor him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
What one person sees as helpful candor, another might experience as harsh criticism.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Co-Elevation: Beyond Collaboration to Growth A team’s commitment to co-elevation fosters radical candor, peer accountability, and inclusive discourse.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many fans responded with words of appreciation for his candor, and more than a few called on Waffle House to sponsor him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
What one person sees as helpful candor, another might experience as harsh criticism.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candor
Noun
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Lennox’s honesty sparked a wave of support from fellow artists then, including Kehlani and T-Pain, who empathized with her struggles and encouraged her to pursue independence.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And increasingly, honesty is what consumers are willing to pay for.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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And that’s the same with Liverpool — the best team from start to finish — who have simply found a way to get more points than their rivals through a combination of technical brilliance and astute planning.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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However, beyond Shai’s brilliance lies a team built on chemistry, humility, and trust.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leaders can use short, personal video messages for feedback, recognition and updates because video conveys something text never will: tone, sincerity and connection.—
Chris Savage,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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While some moments certainly sizzle more than others, there’s more than enough sincerity and goofy charisma on stage to keep the show powered.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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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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Sour cream: Complements the cream cheese base and adds some brightness and tang for a dynamic, fresh flavor.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Amidst such a torrent of fascist chaos, the brightness and backbone of Real Women Have Curves feel bracing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Senegalese’s directness and precision have since become a key part of Palace’s play, as has his on-field relationship with Daniel Munoz down the right as the pair have learned each other’s game.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This is a film marked by ambiguity — which is its strength overall, even if there are crucial times in the film the narrative would be better served by directness.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Promotions that appear on Tax Day—Buy-One-Get-One, $1 promos, free anything—offer a moment of lightness in a very transactional day.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The knit garment merged the warm marsala tone with a lightness of fabric that didn’t feel or appear to be overpowering for the royal.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Candor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candor. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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