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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
an interview in which the members of the rock band speak with candor about their recent squabbling
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as in brilliance
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the desert sun shone down on the intrepid travelers with fiery candor
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Recent Examples of candor
Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
While these young men shifted away from Harris in unanticipated margins, Hogg says Democrats' losses this election are bigger than just one voting bloc -- and hopes that extreme candor and commitments to those groups will not only rebuild but expand the party.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
That moment taught me the value of candor over puffery.
—Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
While Foxx didn’t give all the details about his treatment and recovery, his candor about the experience has sparked online conversations about stroke risk.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
While these young men shifted away from Harris in unanticipated margins, Hogg says Democrats' losses this election are bigger than just one voting bloc -- and hopes that extreme candor and commitments to those groups will not only rebuild but expand the party.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
That moment taught me the value of candor over puffery.
—Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
While Foxx didn’t give all the details about his treatment and recovery, his candor about the experience has sparked online conversations about stroke risk.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candor
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Through a serialized memoir project, Lee is sharing her story with her customers, releasing it one chapter at a time and capturing the raw honesty and deep connections that define her life and work.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
13 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Much like the moon — which happens to be Cancer's planetary ruler — Mary has an emotional pull that stirs something deep in those around her, effortlessly drawing them into her orbit with her heartfelt sincerity and loving nature.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.—
Rustin Dodd,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
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Further, generative image editing is now available offline and a new virtual aperture too gives you real-time control over depth and brightness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Southern Collard Greens Recipe Cabbage Use it to add brightness to cabbage dishes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Underscoring the gravity of his message, Sullivan spoke with an urgency and directness that were rarely heard during his decade-plus in public life.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Newcastle had few high-pass moves in settled possession, where overlaps could be made, instead creating chances through Gordon’s counter-attacking directness.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.—
Theresa Pichler,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Candor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candor. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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