as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a plainspoken woman who never hesitated to speak the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of plainspoken
As Walmart hurtles into the AI age and rebrands itself as a tech company, the legacy of the chain’s plainspoken founder is lore in this city surrounded by cattle farms and poultry houses.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Her onstage persona is reminiscent of a battering ram — plainspoken, combative, and staccato.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Her vision for education was plainspoken.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The plainspoken outsider backs a $25 minimum wage, calling it smart business to pay workers a living wage.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Her onstage persona is reminiscent of a battering ram — plainspoken, combative, and staccato.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Her vision for education was plainspoken.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The plainspoken outsider backs a $25 minimum wage, calling it smart business to pay workers a living wage.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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The Catholic Church has long been outspoken against war.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Brittany Elkin, a Gaston County native and parent to two GCS students, has become an outspoken advocate for more school funding in recent months.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The most honest conclusion may also be the most sobering one.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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After Sinner left the court during his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Evert said tennis has to be honest about two things at once.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Instead of hitting back or offering defensive replies, Hunter Biden has responded with candid admissions of his past drug use and calls for unity.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Having open, candid discussions is a key element in becoming closer.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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This approach mixes the self-flattery of some older histories with frank acknowledgment of the many ways in which America has fallen short of its ideals, incorporating the critical scholarship of recent decades.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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