as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a newspaper columnist who has been very outspoken on a number of controversial issues
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Recent Examples of outspoken
Typically, the council rubber-stamps proposals approved by the MDC, but an outspoken group of residents near Franklin Township who oppose the data center have forced the issue.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
He was seen as an outspoken critic of his own party, but was also perceived as distant from Abe’s right-wing faction, which proved advantageous given the scandals hounding that segment of the party.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
But just as McCarthy’s picks were considered conservative firebrands, Moskowitz and Crockett are vocal Democratic members whose use of social media and outspoken rhetoric has earned them a high place in the party’s standings.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
By contrast, Koizumi has been less outspoken on policy, but the son of former Japanese leader Junichiro Koizumi rose to prominence after taking over as farm minister and managing the rice crisis in Japan.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
He was seen as an outspoken critic of his own party, but was also perceived as distant from Abe’s right-wing faction, which proved advantageous given the scandals hounding that segment of the party.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
But just as McCarthy’s picks were considered conservative firebrands, Moskowitz and Crockett are vocal Democratic members whose use of social media and outspoken rhetoric has earned them a high place in the party’s standings.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
By contrast, Koizumi has been less outspoken on policy, but the son of former Japanese leader Junichiro Koizumi rose to prominence after taking over as farm minister and managing the rice crisis in Japan.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
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But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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But when those larger firms start to adopt similar habits—open forums, early interventions, honest check-ins—things change fast.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Titled Forever Our Girlfriend, the celebration takes place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, where Akil will sit down for a candid conversation with Hollywood Confidential founder Steve Jones.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Below, Cosgrove gets candid about growing up in the industry, why getting cast in The Wrong Paris felt like a dream, her favorite scene in the rom-com, whether an iCarly movie is really happening and more.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The son of LeBron James, Bronny has heard the nepotism criticisms ever since getting a shot at the NBA, and to be quite frank, some of that has some validity to it.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the interview, Clegg offered frank remarks on an array of topics related to his six years at Meta.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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But on the Vevo Studios stage, the boy band sensation get the chance to deliver a fully immersive vocal performance.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Puerto Rico native has been vocal about ICE over the past few months, sharing footage of an ICE arrest on social media in June that appeared to show agents detaining people in the street.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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While details are still forthcoming about Robinson’s background and motive, both of his parents have Utah hunting licenses.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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But with the ’80s opulent glam styles trending on fall winter 2025’s runways, expect to see more studded and sequin-delighting dresses across the forthcoming awards season.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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But McDonald — who always comes off as forthright, analytical and calm — was by no means trying to blame external factors.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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During his Friday Zoom session with local media members, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was forthright about Royals’ status.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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