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
While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Sarah Heringer, who has quickly become an outspoken advocate for transparency and reform, has also called for more police officers on the streets of Cincinnati.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Matt Bevin was outspoken about issues with Kentucky's foster care system during his campaign ahead of the 2015 gubernatorial election, frequently appearing with his family at campaign events, and during his four years in office.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Sarah Heringer, who has quickly become an outspoken advocate for transparency and reform, has also called for more police officers on the streets of Cincinnati.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Matt Bevin was outspoken about issues with Kentucky's foster care system during his campaign ahead of the 2015 gubernatorial election, frequently appearing with his family at campaign events, and during his four years in office.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Hathaway has been candid about her motherhood journey, which began with her eldest in 2016.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Recruit two to three marketing professionals from outside your sector who will inspire bold thinking and provide candid feedback.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The day after the France loss, the England players and staff had frank and open conversations.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The show, which drew controversy for its frank portrayal of womanhood and predominantly white cast, ran for six seasons and picked up a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump caused quite the stir ahead of his state visit, notably going head-to-head with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was vocal in his disapproval of Trump’s impending arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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To clarify settlement policy, the agencies could also consider issuing a new joint policy statement on merger remedies (Chairman Ferguson has indicated that one is forthcoming).—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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According to Hilliard, guidance around how Head Start grant recipients should actually implement the new policy is forthcoming from the Administration for Children and Families, the division of HHS that oversees Head Start.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Those who ask are given a brief, forthright answer, delivered with little emotion.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Mitchell was forthright, brusque, keen to make his mark.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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