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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.
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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
Even a manager as forthright as Sean Dyche was doing it on the touchline at Nottingham Forest.
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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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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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When asked what works to prevent the chaotic scenes that sometimes dominate news coverage, the youths had a straightforward answer.
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While embryo screening carries relatively less ethical baggage than embryo editing, even screening alone is not always ethically straightforward.
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.
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Ruled by Mars, Aries is direct, impulsive and eager to charge ahead, while Cancer prefers to observe, process and make sure the vibes feel safe.
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These devices are a direct answer to that problem.
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In the months since James' death, Kimberly has been candid about her grief and how the Van Der Beek family is working to keep his memory alive.
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Infante reported in 2024 that Smith was to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie classes to offer mentorship and candid insights about his own jagged trail.
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Shares slumped 16% for a third straight session of losses, wiping out $400 billion in market cap on Monday alone.
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His 2022 autobiographical family drama, The Fabelmans, proved a critical hit but a financial dud, and his adaptation of West Side Story was a straight-up flop (with losses reportedly running to $100 million).
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Greenwood is frank about the practical obstacles the project required overcoming, including visas.
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John was always very frank with staff on where things sat.
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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