as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she thinks they have the talent for a career in dance
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as in weiner
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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
considering her reputation for frankness, I knew she would tell me what she really thought of my dress
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Recent Examples of frank
Judy Stone, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Needling each other because these are real relationships — with plenty of brutally frank talk as well — but also because this is supposed to be fun.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Competitors were not allowed to dunk or pour water on the hot dogs, or separate the beef franks from their buns, with penalties levied for excess crumbs and regurgitation.
—Rishikesh Rajagopalan, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Reasons include frank discrimination, unemployment and poverty, and access to care.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Needling each other because these are real relationships — with plenty of brutally frank talk as well — but also because this is supposed to be fun.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
All-beef frank topped with yellow mustard and sauerkraut or sautéed onions in tomato paste.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Competitors were not allowed to dunk or pour water on the hot dogs, or separate the beef franks from their buns, with penalties levied for excess crumbs and regurgitation.
—Rishikesh Rajagopalan, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frank
Adjective
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The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But several of the most outspoken opponents of the Senate resolution said they either weren't invited to the meeting or declined to attend.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ballots cast at polling places are now fully tallied, meaning every new set of results going forward will be either mailed votes or those dropped into ballot boxes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Extensions can be requested electronically through IRS Free File or by mailing Form 4868.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro, who is Jewish, earlier in the evening posted a picture of his family's Seder table and wished everyone a happy Passover.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Several videos posted on social media platforms, including TikTok, X and Facebook, show four horseback riders trotting down the aisle at the Baker Walmart, located on Groom Road.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of every biography, though, lies a lacuna—something unknowable, no matter how candid or heavily documented the subject, no matter how familiar or diligent the biographer.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum and daughter of musician John Mellencamp opened up about the conversations she's had with her doctors in a candid interview with Nightline that aired Thursday.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If the Warriors make the playoffs by advancing through the play-in round, their selection could be No. 18, No. 19 or No. 20, with that Golden State pick then forwarded to the Heat.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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From Bratz dolls to Krusty the Clown: How Trump tariffs are hurting L.A. toy makers More to come, Michael Wilner — Was this newsletter forwarded to you?—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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To address inflammation, Dr. Huang recommends Skinfix’s Eczema+ Dermatitis Relief Balm.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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These activities established the group’s priorities of addressing chronic diseases and population health – goals that have also driven its involvement in disaster response efforts, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Katrina, as well as the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Commuters can expect the northbound entrance ramp at Interchange 43 to close later in the year, with a detour routed through nearby state roads.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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Unlike traditional VPNs that rely on centralized servers, this device routes traffic through a global peer-to-peer network.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frank. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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