as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she thinks they have the talent for a career in dance
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Recent Examples of frank
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026
And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Gray’s Papaya hot dog restaurant in Manhattan has served up beef franks to the hungry and frugal masses for the past five decades.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Season 3 made headlines after Levy secured an interview with Prince William, in which the British royal was fairly frank about his future role as King.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026
And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
Roll up a frank in a strip, and place on baking sheet.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Gray’s Papaya hot dog restaurant in Manhattan has served up beef franks to the hungry and frugal masses for the past five decades.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mailers Both parties also used franking privileges to send mail to constituents.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frank
Adjective
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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.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Noun
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Faster than a speeding frankfurter, in comes the second annual Wienie 500.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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This Jewish deli does far more than pastrami, with a full deli counter and dine-in menu—there are frankfurters with saurkraut and other pickled things, knishes and latkes, matzo ball soup, and even gefilte fish—but the sky-high sandwiches are the reason to take the train alllll the way uptown.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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How to submit a claim form Class members can submit a claim on the settlement website or mail it to the settlement administrator at the address on the claim form.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Another customer opted to bypass the system entirely, mailing a paper check instead.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Raphina signaled for Brazil's medical team to take a look at him at the 39-minute-mark and was substituted off in favor of Rayan quickly.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Now, Perez sits just five homers shy of breaking Brett’s all-time franchise mark for home runs as a Royal.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Techniques like curing and smoking are common, and some deli meats (including mortadella and bologna) are made with ground meat and spices that are piped into a casing, then cooked.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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One editor compared its flavor to bologna.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Broadway ticket sales held steady last week as the newish season eases into the post-Tony summer weeks, with Chess posting strong figures during its final week and Celebrity Autobiography doing the opposite during its last bow.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Tesla, which has a plant in Brandenburg near Berlin, posted a more than fourfold increase in new registrations in Germany in May compared with a year earlier, according to the KBA Motor Transport Authority.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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“Frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frank. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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