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
However, what happens with the war could reshape the midterms and Graham's legacy as one of Washington's most outspoken hawks.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Smith, who died in the summer of 2025, was an outspoken advocate for preserving the Quindaro Townsite and Ruins and the history behind the underground railroad stop.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Shy, quiet, and very reserved, Grecia struggled to balance the concept of being true to herself, and being outspoken of her work, with the idea of being understood and palatable.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Bieber was outspoken about his feelings toward people who wait outside his home in a social media post in 2020.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Smith, who died in the summer of 2025, was an outspoken advocate for preserving the Quindaro Townsite and Ruins and the history behind the underground railroad stop.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Shy, quiet, and very reserved, Grecia struggled to balance the concept of being true to herself, and being outspoken of her work, with the idea of being understood and palatable.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Bieber was outspoken about his feelings toward people who wait outside his home in a social media post in 2020.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Academically, no; the call for honest and accurate citation of one’s sources will, and must, ring out as forcefully as ever.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The show was described as an honest look at an oft-misunderstood job, according to an application for film incentives submitted to the state in May 2025 and reviewed by The News.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alicia Creti is a vocal powerhouse and her candid ballads stole the show at Billboard House.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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Morrison, who praised Martinez for filling a difficult role during a tumultuous time, was nonetheless candid in his assessment.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are old friends with a difficult dynamic having a very frank discussion with each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Open, frank discussions about data centers are a function of a strong, working democracy.—
Mehdi Paryavi,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hall has previously been a vocal critic of the celebration online, both before and after he was elected to the state education board in 2024.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Frye is a vocal proponent of leucovorin, and his research on the drug was cited by federal health officials in September.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rollicking collaboration serves as the official lead single for Shatta’s forthcoming studio album, currently slated for a fall release.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
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Caldwell was not any more forthcoming.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps the directors’ unobtrusive approach to interviewing — while ethically forthright — is what prevents the film from being too dramatically rigorous, and its subjects from introspecting too heavily.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actress would ultimately sign on to play the forthright broadcaster Veronica Corningstone opposite Will Ferrell's titular Burgundy.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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