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
Perhaps the most outspoken — and most important — of these critics is Chicago’s own Pope Leo XIV.
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Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
When he is asked in Looking for Rachel Wallace, a 1980 novel, to protect the life of an outspoken gay, feminist author—a danger that seemed outrageous at the time but is less shocking now—Spenser flatly refuses to give an unreasonable guarantee.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
While members of the royal family are publicly apolitical, the king was outspoken on a number of political issues prior to becoming king, including environmental issues.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
The doctors have been outspoken in urging Americans to consider how their tax dollars have been used to fund Israel’s military operations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
When he is asked in Looking for Rachel Wallace, a 1980 novel, to protect the life of an outspoken gay, feminist author—a danger that seemed outrageous at the time but is less shocking now—Spenser flatly refuses to give an unreasonable guarantee.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
While members of the royal family are publicly apolitical, the king was outspoken on a number of political issues prior to becoming king, including environmental issues.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
The doctors have been outspoken in urging Americans to consider how their tax dollars have been used to fund Israel’s military operations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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With the Moon now moving through your 7th House of Partnership, conversations become more direct, honest, and revealing in a useful way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio forms a smooth trine to Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, opening the door to more honest and supportive connection.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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In a candid conversation with Page Six, Thomas opened up about the long road to reshaping his professional identity after leaving the series.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow Another candid confession from Jerry O’Connell backfired fast as critics seized on the actor’s remarks about his teenage daughters’ partying and vaping habits.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Charles Collier, a former UK representative of Rebel Wilson, has offered a frank assessment of the legal mess that has engulfed The Deb during evidence to a trial in Australia.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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To show with people like Benjamin Shine, Anne von Freyburg and Magda Sayeg really pushes it and to be frank, [its] cool.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, one of the more moderate gubernatorial candidates, has been very vocal about his opposition to the tax, warning that the measure would ultimately cost the majority of Californians and sink the state’s innovation economy.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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For the remainder of the match, the crowd stayed vocal, cheering during Wave attacking build-ups and loudly jeering whenever a Bay FC player went down or a decision went against their team.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In Madonna and Stuart Price’s manifesto for the singer’s forthcoming record, CONFESSIONS II, the duo has tapped into the transcendental properties of dance music.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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With just under five months to go before its September opening, the forthcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles has announced a selection of exhibitions that will inaugurate the new institution, all of which are curated by cofounder George Lucas.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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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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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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