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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
But McDonald — who always comes off as forthright, analytical and calm — was by no means trying to blame external factors.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
During his Friday Zoom session with local media members, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was forthright about Royals’ status.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Clear-eyed and forthright about the fallout of fractured families, the film also weaves a dreamscape of sorts out of meditative interludes of skate footage that provide fluidity in a shape-shifting narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Thank you for being so forthright and so clear.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
During his Friday Zoom session with local media members, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was forthright about Royals’ status.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Clear-eyed and forthright about the fallout of fractured families, the film also weaves a dreamscape of sorts out of meditative interludes of skate footage that provide fluidity in a shape-shifting narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Thank you for being so forthright and so clear.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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No president has ever fired a commissioner, and many commissioners have been outspoken advocates for free speech.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The legendary journalist and author's first husband Jay Monahan died of colon cancer in 1998 which spurred her to be an outspoken advocate and fundraiser for cancer research.—
Kiran Hefa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Once numbing kicks in, most patients describe the day as straightforward.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That concentration makes capture relatively straightforward by routing the exhaust through chemical scrubbers, binding the CO2, compressing and storing it underground.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Anonymity also allows the scouts to be completely honest, without fear of reprisals.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the Times responded by affirming a commitment to honest dialogue and mutual respect among colleagues.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Otherwise, the return to land was relatively uneventful, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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MagellanTV co-founder Diefenbach will join Blue Ant as executive vp of streaming, overseeing the Canadian company’s direct-to-consumer and subscription video businesses and reporting to Carlyn Staudt, president, global channels and streaming.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Arthurs shared the news in a candid Instagram post Friday, telling fans he was diagnosed earlier this year and is now entering the next phase of treatment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Neither a standard biopic nor a concert documentary, the film is an 89-minute communal celebration featuring exclusive music videos and candid behind-the-scenes content documenting the making of Swift’s 12th album.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The thriller — more horrific than straight-up scary — is worth checking out, if only for the late Brittany Murphy's nervy turn as a razor-wielding woman confined to a sanatorium.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The currency market was more stable, largely because Javier Milei’s government sold dollars for a third straight day to defend the peso.—
Nicolle Yapur,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The requirements are very minimal, to be frank.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The episode is sharp, frank and well-paced, a standout among the rest.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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