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
With Michael Shannon magnificently plainspoken as Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen tragically deranged as Charles Guiteau and Nick Offerman steeped in inner conflict as undeserving Vice President Chester Alan Arthur, this is as good as historical drama gets.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Their sound does too — Silvers’ mezzo-soprano voice has already been compared to that of Mitchell, and her plainspoken lyricism has a certain Dylan-esque quality to it.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Bands with songs about their members’ tumultuous interpersonal dynamics are not unique — see the long history of Fleetwood Mac — but what makes Hartzman’s approach to the topic so compelling, in both prose and song, is her vulnerability, her plainspoken lyricism, and keen observation.
—Karly Hartzman, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Their sound does too — Silvers’ mezzo-soprano voice has already been compared to that of Mitchell, and her plainspoken lyricism has a certain Dylan-esque quality to it.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Bands with songs about their members’ tumultuous interpersonal dynamics are not unique — see the long history of Fleetwood Mac — but what makes Hartzman’s approach to the topic so compelling, in both prose and song, is her vulnerability, her plainspoken lyricism, and keen observation.
—Karly Hartzman, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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Omar has been an outspoken critic of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations surge in the Twin Cities, repeatedly calling for Noem’s impeachment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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In conversations with state lawmakers who have been outspoken on gun rights, and with two Idaho attorneys who focus on constitutional rights, the Idaho Statesman heard a range of reactions to Pretti’s shooting.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hopeful storytelling — still complex, still honest — but rooted in empathy.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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If a relative asks for a favor, name your bandwidth and offer an honest timeline.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Beijing is also candid — if selectively so — about its interest in strategic resources.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bird shared a candid carousel of photos from a fun night with friends, featuring her girlfriend by her side.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s why Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, was so well received in Davos, delivering a frank acknowledgment that the international order maintained by American power was over.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mercury fuses with Pluto in your money zone, sharpening budget choices and prompting frank talks about fair compensation.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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