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
The plainspoken lyrics align with a broader embrace of sincerity, privileging emotional directness over irony.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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.
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Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Her vision for education was plainspoken.
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Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for plainspoken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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Their rivals were a candid, impudent pair, the schoolgirlish Shakira and a throaty American bottle-service girl named Toni, both incapable of conniving their way into romance, prone to heartbreak, and swiftly ostracized for their overt judgment of other islanders.
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One sweet candid shot showed Lopez hugging her son after his graduation.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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Greenwood is frank about the practical obstacles the project required overcoming, including visas.
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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