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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
Instead of criticism, the Sentinel should congratulate the governor for his self-awareness and forthright honesty.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
My advice is always to be open and forthright in communication, as well as maintaining a humble and positive persona.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But Campbell cited how Guidepost independently corroborated Womack’s account through several other interviews, and that Hunt had ample opportunity to be forthright about his side of the story before the report was released.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Some companies have been forthright, such as the CEO of Bangalore e-commerce firm Dukaan, who laid off their entire customer support team because AI was 85% more efficient.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
My advice is always to be open and forthright in communication, as well as maintaining a humble and positive persona.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But Campbell cited how Guidepost independently corroborated Womack’s account through several other interviews, and that Hunt had ample opportunity to be forthright about his side of the story before the report was released.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Some companies have been forthright, such as the CEO of Bangalore e-commerce firm Dukaan, who laid off their entire customer support team because AI was 85% more efficient.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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Scherzer, one of the most outspoken players in the league, was a member of the MLBPA’s eight-player subcommittee, a group that unanimously rejected the current collective bargaining agreement more than three years ago.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The outspoken tech tycoon has made waves across the government with his new Department of Government Efficiency, which has slashed jobs and forced employees back into the office.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Watching the Dragon Ball franchise in release order is fairly straightforward.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Usually, first-round contracts are straightforward, with terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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He’s been honest and realistic with his teammates about it.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The thing is plaintive and direct, admirably if uncomfortably so, because Skillman isn’t trying to fool anyone.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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The same for recoveries received in direct settlement with Southern California Edison or PG&E outside of a class action.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The ledger is clear: Every nutritious meal, every stroll, every candid conversation about stress is a deposit in the most resilient trust fund money can’t buy.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The shock of that question may yield a candid answer.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Nashville hot chicken is perhaps this city's most famed dish, but the best of it has more nuance than just straight heat.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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When looking at Turner's body, officers saw her left arm was out straight and slightly bent at the elbow with her left hand above her head with a phone next to it, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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With the political climate as a backdrop, Malone, 66, sat down with the Statesman before the event for a frank conversation about menopause, racial disparities in health care and being your own health advocate.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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That’s the real Mamdani playbook: frank conversations about the democratic socialist agenda to redistribute power to the working class, rooted in community and guided by clear policy.—
Abdul Osmanu,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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