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
According to the Los Angeles Times, the actor's departure followed his outspoken opposition to then-Attorney General Janet Reno, who criticized Law & Order for promoting real-life violence.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Their eldest, Violet Affleck, has been outspoken about the effects of long-COVID and spoke before members of the United Nations in September.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The younger safeties have learned from the outspoken veteran.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport is best known for his outspoken personality and decades-long career in film and television.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Their eldest, Violet Affleck, has been outspoken about the effects of long-COVID and spoke before members of the United Nations in September.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The younger safeties have learned from the outspoken veteran.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport is best known for his outspoken personality and decades-long career in film and television.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop shows to classic rock concerts and a number of different small club shows.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a candid interview, top real estate agent and founder of SYKES Properties, Erin Sykes, got real about the state of the Florida real estate market.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mod Sun has been candid about the split in the past.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The frank tone of the letter that carefully picked apart the plan proved a common feature of Jaworski’s time at City Hall.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The responses in Bug are very vocal and that is a lot of fun.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hopefuls are judged on musical performance, song choice, vocal abilities, costuming, crowd appeal and authenticity in portraying the real-life Gold Rush character Klondike Kate.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lionsgate released the first official teaser trailer for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, on Thursday.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Leaders such as Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington DC and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago have been speaking out strongly on migration, but the forthcoming elections and the pope’s appointments to the US church hierarchy will be crucial.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rick is where forthright meets faithful.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Steven Spielberg provides forthright commentary, as do Brian De Palma, Spike Lee, Ari Aster, and a host of other Hollywood peers.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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