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
Debra Tate, Sharon Tate’s sister, has been an outspoken advocate for keeping Krenwinkel, and other former followers of Manson, behind bars.
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
That’s another way RuPaul’s series has informed Monsoon’s work today — as both artist and politically outspoken activist.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 June 2025
Senate Republican reaction to the House bill has ranged from caution to outspoken opposition.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Months after the expose ran in late 2023, Brand also converted to Christianity and has been outspoken about his new faith.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 May 2025
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
That’s another way RuPaul’s series has informed Monsoon’s work today — as both artist and politically outspoken activist.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 June 2025
Senate Republican reaction to the House bill has ranged from caution to outspoken opposition.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Months after the expose ran in late 2023, Brand also converted to Christianity and has been outspoken about his new faith.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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In the late 1960s, the candid nature of Sly’s lyrics — expressing deep emotions and struggles — was not something many in the Black community were prepared to confront, as survival took precedence over vulnerability.—
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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In a candid moment ahead of his U.S. Open title defense, Bryson revealed the name that's been pushing him lately.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Both of our leads fundamentally change their personalities in an effort to be liked and accepted, which is a frank and brutal implication about what the world will demand.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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Apple claims Personas will look much better and more natural—which wouldn't be saying too much, to be frank.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite the split, she’s been vocal about maintaining a solid co-parenting relationship with Shumpert for their two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue, 4.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Being vocal about that and rapidly gaining 400,000-plus followers on social media was never part of the plan.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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His latest book, Volga Blues is forthcoming with W.W. Norton & Company.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
12 June 2025
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In recent months, May had become increasingly isolated at the State House, especially after federal prosecutors revealed last fall that electronic devices had been seized and that an indictment was forthcoming.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Be forthright about both capabilities and limitations of your solution.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Donald Trump has been forthright and transparent in his desire to enrich himself with his cryptocurrency memecoin profiting off of his high public office.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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