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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.
—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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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
Adjective
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Obama and Robinson's interview with the outspoken comedian was released on May 6.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Industry versus lifestyle Monday’s meeting drew a mix of outspoken residents presenting concerns about data centers’ direct impact on their rural communities, and commercial leaders portraying the data center economy as an essential growth opportunity for Jackson County’s economy.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In the video, Allie dramatically acted out both sides of the conversation, capturing the feeling of trying to extract a straightforward answer from her mom.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Not Suitable for Work, by contrast, stretches for both satire and straightforward cuddliness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The most honest conclusion may also be the most sobering one.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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After Sinner left the court during his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Evert said tennis has to be honest about two things at once.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The ski lift at Le K2 Palace grants direct access to the sprawling ski areas of France's Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Instead of hitting back or offering defensive replies, Hunter Biden has responded with candid admissions of his past drug use and calls for unity.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Having open, candid discussions is a key element in becoming closer.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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That nod to Towns is with all due respect to Jalen Brunson, who has lived up to the Captain Clutch nickname in two straight games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Heney was nothing short of sensational, following the home run by holding 18 straight batters without a hit.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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This approach mixes the self-flattery of some older histories with frank acknowledgment of the many ways in which America has fallen short of its ideals, incorporating the critical scholarship of recent decades.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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