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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people
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as in straightforward
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation
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Recent Examples of forthright
Altman, a regular user of X since 2008, has been forthright about his frustration with the bots on it.
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Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
At twenty-seven, Fuentes was arguably America’s most prominent white nationalist—someone who was forthright about, and seemingly proud of, his bigotry.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
There’s no question San Diego officials for decades weren’t always forthright about providing services without the means to fully pay for them.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Surrounded by piles of files and notes, Hersh is forthright.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
At twenty-seven, Fuentes was arguably America’s most prominent white nationalist—someone who was forthright about, and seemingly proud of, his bigotry.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
There’s no question San Diego officials for decades weren’t always forthright about providing services without the means to fully pay for them.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Surrounded by piles of files and notes, Hersh is forthright.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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Under Sánchez, Europe’s last major progressive leader, Spain also has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Republicans were very outspoken against the deal.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Also, the device parts are affordable and straightforward.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The treatments are straightforward—body scrubs, massages, facials in any combination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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November 22 – December 21 Home could feel clearer after one honest chat.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home could feel clearer after one honest chat.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, Gu’s interpretive garment may be an early indicator of how Met Gala guests will arrive on the first Monday of May; after all, this year’s theme is Fashion is Art, and some will undoubtedly take direct inspiration from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s vast collection.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Blue Owl is a significant direct lender to the sector, which has been shaken by concerns that rapidly advancing AI tools could erode traditional SaaS business models.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The confession occurred during a candid red carpet moment at the London premiere of his upcoming horror film The Bride!—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The six interviews that comprise this book are often candid, in the manner of some late-career reflections.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s an update on the boxy, cropped shirt that dominated feeds last year, while denim spans shorts, baggy and straight jeans in various washes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Northwest Catholic girls basketball team, which has won three straight state titles, will try to win its fourth the weekend of March 21-22 at Mohegan Sun Arena.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Contemporary observers could not be quite so frank, but still signaled that the message had been received.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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While speaking to the publication, the singer-actress was frank about her reasons for stepping back.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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