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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So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The conversations are thoughtful and candid, offering valuable insights into resilience, leadership and growth.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The actress, 43, got candid about the eight other actresses who were originally asked to play her role of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Saranrom Thai is as pinched as a back alley, a simple geometry of concrete, wood and brick, and balances frank heat and funk with cooling freshness.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Yet McIlroy — who has been vocal in the past about LIV — is dialing back his previous criticism of the tour and remaining optimistic about the future should the league fold.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Find all their forthcoming dates, including a September show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Coheed and Cambria, below, along with the album art—a photo by Nick Waplington—and the album tracklist.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Centering on vengeance and survival, The Divorce is the forthcoming novel from McFadden and is set to hit shelves May 26 from Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 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 12 May. 2026.
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