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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
The actress would ultimately sign on to play the forthright broadcaster Veronica Corningstone opposite Will Ferrell's titular Burgundy.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
And his team discouraged the participation of any Democratic candidate not named Biden, while being far from forthright about his striking decline.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
The introduction encouraged the writer to not hold back when answering questions, advice that Sarah, with her blunt, forthright style, didn’t really need.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Even a manager as forthright as Sean Dyche was doing it on the touchline at Nottingham Forest.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
And his team discouraged the participation of any Democratic candidate not named Biden, while being far from forthright about his striking decline.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
The introduction encouraged the writer to not hold back when answering questions, advice that Sarah, with her blunt, forthright style, didn’t really need.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Even a manager as forthright as Sean Dyche was doing it on the touchline at Nottingham Forest.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
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Bush, an outspoken critic of Israel, launched a primary challenge last fall for what’s now the sole remaining safe blue seat in Missouri after Republicans redrew the map.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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The representative earned applause from those in attendance after one attendee praised Matsui’s outspoken support of the Afghan community, especially after federal immigration agents reportedly detained multiple Afghans living in the Sacramento area late last year.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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With the right window replacement company, the process can be straightforward, quick and even easy.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The drop in demand reflects the combined pressure of elevated fuel prices and shortages of refined products, the agency noted, underscoring how the conflict has moved beyond a straightforward supply shock.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Let’s be honest, not everyone loves shorts, and structured, straight or skinny pants are too restricting.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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These sound like honest observations.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The placebo effect occurs when someone experiences symptom improvement after taking a pill or receiving a treatment with no direct medical or biological effect on the condition being treated.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Locals believe this was once a troll, frozen in stone after being hit with direct sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Johnson Library in Austin is among the most candid, portraying the Vietnam War as a national trauma and the president as conflicted and constrained.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The Task Force was candid about this too, and its candor extends beyond the algorithms.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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By season’s end, the Guardians were popping champagne to commemorate their second straight AL Central crown and the comeback of a century.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Lewis won four straight world championships in competitive slacklining from 2008 through 2011.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Given the role’s frank sexuality, it’s also sparked yet more of the endless conversation and controversy that seems to trail her.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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