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
Last week, the director was asked about his stance on Rowling’s very outspoken transphobia in an interview in Variety.
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James Factora, Them., 2 Sep. 2025
The Brown graduate and mother of two young kids has been outspoken about her liberal-leaning politics, just as Wintour has.
—Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
As the chair of the country’s second-biggest business lobby group, Japan Association of Corporate Executives, known as Keizai Doyukai, Niinami has been an outspoken and influential voice in business circles.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The filmmaker was joined on the panel by his stars including Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Vicky Krieps, Luka Sabbat, Mayim Bialik and Indya Moore, the latter of whom has been an outspoken pro-Palestine activist.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
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James Factora, Them., 2 Sep. 2025
The Brown graduate and mother of two young kids has been outspoken about her liberal-leaning politics, just as Wintour has.
—Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
As the chair of the country’s second-biggest business lobby group, Japan Association of Corporate Executives, known as Keizai Doyukai, Niinami has been an outspoken and influential voice in business circles.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The filmmaker was joined on the panel by his stars including Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Vicky Krieps, Luka Sabbat, Mayim Bialik and Indya Moore, the latter of whom has been an outspoken pro-Palestine activist.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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But when those larger firms start to adopt similar habits—open forums, early interventions, honest check-ins—things change fast.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The stand-up comedian has previously been candid about her experience with postpartum depression.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Blair, who’s hilariously candid in her interviews, showed up late on set and refused to don the same makeup from the first movie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The son of LeBron James, Bronny has heard the nepotism criticisms ever since getting a shot at the NBA, and to be quite frank, some of that has some validity to it.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the interview, Clegg offered frank remarks on an array of topics related to his six years at Meta.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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But on the Vevo Studios stage, the boy band sensation get the chance to deliver a fully immersive vocal performance.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Puerto Rico native has been vocal about ICE over the past few months, sharing footage of an ICE arrest on social media in June that appeared to show agents detaining people in the street.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the forthcoming change in temperature will be welcomed with a sharp shift from almond to square shapes, signaling a Gothic revival that seems to emerge around this time each year.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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She's also slated to return for the show's forthcoming 29th season.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But McDonald — who always comes off as forthright, analytical and calm — was by no means trying to blame external factors.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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During his Friday Zoom session with local media members, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was forthright about Royals’ status.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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