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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
And Hefner was expansive, social, forthright—a national institution—not to mention a very likable guy, and as close to middle-class respectability as a person who wore pajamas instead of clothes and regularly participated in orgies could be.
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Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
These performances are forthright, unvarnished.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Still, in response to another question from Fortune at the luncheon, Maxwell was forthright about this moment of transition, compared to everything he’s seen during decades in top-level consulting.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Well, my wife and I have a very honest and forthright relationship.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
These performances are forthright, unvarnished.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Still, in response to another question from Fortune at the luncheon, Maxwell was forthright about this moment of transition, compared to everything he’s seen during decades in top-level consulting.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Well, my wife and I have a very honest and forthright relationship.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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Outside of entertainment, the 57-year-old is an author and outspoken advocate for mental health and personal accountability.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fonda has long been an advocate for Hollywood’s most politically outspoken.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Consider it a straightforward way to lock in international travel without juggling flights.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's how to create the optimal environment for seed-starting, plus straightforward tips for increasing your germination success.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Any chats about delicate topics may feel awkward, so begin with appreciation and keep questions open to invite honest replies.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three maintains open and honest communication within her own household of women in an attempt to change the narrative about physical and personal beauty standards.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Your boss’s boss is your direct line to visibility.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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If dark matter’s only interactions are gravitational, direct detection might truly be a physical impossibility for us.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His candid reflection a few weeks ago hinted as much.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman has been candid this winter that the team’s gaudy revenues have shifted some of their decision-making.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under their veteran head coach with another playoff exit in the wild-card round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Transfer icing to a pastry bag fitted with a very small straight tip (or use a resealable plastic bag and snip off one corner); pipe a pattern on top of marzipan as desired.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That’s why Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, was so well received in Davos, delivering a frank acknowledgment that the international order maintained by American power was over.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mercury fuses with Pluto in your money zone, sharpening budget choices and prompting frank talks about fair compensation.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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