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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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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I valued her forthrightness in telling me she didn't like being called "Susie"
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Recent Examples of forthright
The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Munn’s forthright comments left Jenna Bush Hager, a friend of King’s, a bit flummoxed, according to Page Six.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
In an industry as opaque as art, where dealers are rarely forthright about their businesses, the most reliable economic data can sometimes be the party budgets.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And when those two sat down in February to discuss the plans for this season’s deadline, the Flyers GM was forthright and indicated that he’d be forced to move him if someone stepped up and met the asking price.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Some people are forthright when Boulet asks, with a cameraman in tow, a question that is often not spoken, or at most in a locker-room whisper.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Munn’s forthright comments left Jenna Bush Hager, a friend of King’s, a bit flummoxed, according to Page Six.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
In an industry as opaque as art, where dealers are rarely forthright about their businesses, the most reliable economic data can sometimes be the party budgets.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And when those two sat down in February to discuss the plans for this season’s deadline, the Flyers GM was forthright and indicated that he’d be forced to move him if someone stepped up and met the asking price.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn’t require much deliberation.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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All that aside, even without the system transfer, using my Switch 2 has been smooth and straightforward.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Their more straightforward approach is closer to documentary drama, but the effect is not so disparate.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Despite her honesty, the video drew a wave of negative comments.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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So much of it feels like a fever dream, to be honest, being in Singapore.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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United Airlines recently launched new direct service connecting Nice, France, and Washington, D.C.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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The attack came a day after direct peace talks in Istanbul made no progress on ending the fighting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Read: The sincerity and absurdity of Hollywood’s best action franchise As a grand valediction to a long-running storyline, the self-reflexiveness makes some sense.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The candid video showed the cat gently moving his paw to pump breast milk for his owner, who had recently given birth.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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But when navigated well, this process can strengthen the relationship and ensure that directors serve as your candid, engaged, and strategic partners.—
Rachel DuRose,
Harvard Business Review,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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My how that script has flipped as Marchand helps the Panthers chase a second straight Stanley Cup crown.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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After drawing three straight walks to load the bases for Miami, Forbes struck out consecutive batters to escape the jam.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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