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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
That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.
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Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
The actress would ultimately sign on to play the forthright broadcaster Veronica Corningstone opposite Will Ferrell's titular Burgundy.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
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The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
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The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.
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On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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How the Four-Box Decluttering Method Works The four-box decluttering method is a pretty simple and straightforward one.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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Reliable plasma diagnostics are considered a key requirement because direct measurements inside fusion reactors become increasingly difficult as temperatures and neutron radiation levels rise.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.
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The Angels have lost five straight and 11 of 17 since June 17.
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On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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Greenwood is frank about the practical obstacles the project required overcoming, including visas.
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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