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
Her vision for education was plainspoken.
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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
These ads were informed but plainspoken, employing the simple logic of cause and effect, inputs and outputs, using words most people recognized.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
In a genre known for honest and plainspoken storytelling, the group’s members — with their varied talents, experiences and perspectives — work to take the music one step further.
—Shannon Marie Tovey, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
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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
These ads were informed but plainspoken, employing the simple logic of cause and effect, inputs and outputs, using words most people recognized.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
In a genre known for honest and plainspoken storytelling, the group’s members — with their varied talents, experiences and perspectives — work to take the music one step further.
—Shannon Marie Tovey, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plainspoken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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
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To show with people like Benjamin Shine, Anne von Freyburg and Magda Sayeg really pushes it and to be frank, [its] cool.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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