as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a newspaper columnist who has been very outspoken on a number of controversial issues
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Recent Examples of outspoken
Potential candidates to succeed Connolly include Ocasio-Cortez, along with other young, outspoken and ambitious lawmakers like California representatives Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia or Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
During what was already a tense night for New York Knicks fans, an unexpected courtside moment between two of hip-hop’s most outspoken figures turned even more heads.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
During what was already a tense night for New York Knicks fans, an unexpected courtside moment between two of hip-hop’s most outspoken figures turned even more heads.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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The families who manage this best are the ones who acknowledge it openly, and make space for honest conversations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But that was less Counsell putting Brown on notice about his spot in the rotation and more so just being honest.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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In this candid conversation, Jones opens up about the journey behind the book, his hopes for young creatives, and why true inclusion in Hollywood is still a work in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The second is Ladies of London, a Housewives-esque candid reality series following six wealthy Brits.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The Grammy nominee, who has been an outspoken supporter for Palestinians, got frank about their stance in an Instagram video responding to Cornell’s recent decision to pull the plug on their concert.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While their relationship can be frank and Emery can be tough on him, it is all done with a purpose: Rogers maximising his boundless potential.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kandi Burruss, the Othello producer and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum who's been vocal about wanting an EGOT, took to Instagram to express her disappointment.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
2 May 2025
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The Last of Us star has been a vocal trans ally for some time and is close with his trans younger sister, Lux Pascal.—
Sam Manzella,
Them.,
1 May 2025
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What’s your flavour, Kendall Jenner? As celebrities continue to flow into New York for the forthcoming Met Gala—we’re basically t-minus 24 hours now—the parties and cocktail affairs are popping off across the city to get the energy going.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The Sun previously reported that the cast and writer Jed Mercurio have cleared space in their calendars for 2026 to commit to making the show, but no announcement has yet been forthcoming.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users When Honesty Crosses the Line There’s a thin line between being forthright and coming off as confrontational.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The forthright tribute came off as both vulnerable and uplifting, all at once. 47.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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