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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people
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as in straightforward
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation
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Recent Examples of forthright
Likewise, McKenna’s voice continues to be forthright.
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Mack and Dar Leaf, one of the other members of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association are very forthright in the idea that a sheriff should have his or her own posse.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
The movie has, until this point, been rather forthright about the pain of advanced cancer and the treatment that ravages a body in trying to stave off death.
—Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Being forthright about challenges, from budget overruns to design flaws, is the only path to successful outcomes.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Mack and Dar Leaf, one of the other members of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association are very forthright in the idea that a sheriff should have his or her own posse.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
The movie has, until this point, been rather forthright about the pain of advanced cancer and the treatment that ravages a body in trying to stave off death.
—Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Being forthright about challenges, from budget overruns to design flaws, is the only path to successful outcomes.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
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Kim noted that while Spiro has been very outspoken about parts the of case and its witnesses outside of the courtroom, the legal team has not made those same arguments in court.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gunn came under fire on social media by right wing commentator Mike Cernovich who went after the director for his controversial, years-old jokes about pedophilia, but more so, because the filmmaker was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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During training time, a tester enters a straightforward prompt that a user might one day ask, doing so to gauge what kind of answer the AI will produce.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Faye has an unusual ability to distill complicated, confusing dynamics into their essential components, offering straightforward advice that is never overly simple.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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The actress, who plays an attorney and de facto detective, allows an honest revelation.Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Below, take a look at our editors’ honest reviews of their favorite Jones Road beauty products.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Parker Solar Probe: Space Weather The key to understanding the origins of space weather lies in understanding the sun itself, which is why NASA and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have Parker make direct measurements of the sun’s corona.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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And with Crystal Skull, Steven is trying to move Indiana Jones into the ’50s and out of the period that the previous three had existed in, that direct context of World War II.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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These images, originally captured by Google Maps' street-view cars, are often candid snapshots that offer glimpses into everyday moments in the posters' pasts.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Desmarais, who is pregnant with her second baby, posted a public service announcement on Instagram to give men, in particular, a tip on how to help their wives and girlfriends through the wildness of pregnancy: by taking candid photos and videos.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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This is essential to ensure the print or pattern of the decal will be straight, as the counter/cabinet edge is likely not a completely straight line.Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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After Denver gave up fewer than 80 yards on the ground in four straight contests, the Colts totaled 149 yards in Week 15, and then the Chargers had 117 yards last week on Thursday Night Football.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lizzo is getting frank about how a landmark year in her career has turned into one of its most fraught.Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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But there are many ways to succeed in the art world, and being frank about how an artist thinks and produces and refines ideas is among the most endearing.Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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