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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
This is an authorized telling, written with the participation of its subject, who contributes comments with restrained candor and wry, arch wit.
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David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
There’s a whole lot to unpack there, and not quite enough time or candor with which to do it.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Some are full of visionary photographs, others of snapshots elevated by sequence, candor, or intent.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
This erosion of candor is one of the greatest drains on shareholder value in modern business.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
There’s a whole lot to unpack there, and not quite enough time or candor with which to do it.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Some are full of visionary photographs, others of snapshots elevated by sequence, candor, or intent.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
This erosion of candor is one of the greatest drains on shareholder value in modern business.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candor
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Social interaction and romance require honesty and integrity.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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However, to expect unconditional honesty and closeness during a first date raises several red flags—and the same goes for expecting it to be returned.Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The thing that hits you is the brilliance of the drama of it.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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As a sixth-generation member of the Swarovski family, her DNA is rich in creativity, craftsmanship, and brilliance.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 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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Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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Out of the box, in HDR Cinema mode, the Bravia 9 shows a peak brightness of 725 nits with a full-screen white field and a blazing 2,440 nits with an 18% white field.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Crystal Palace are desperate for directness to spark them back into life Brennan Johnson: Feeling his team-mates' love - and silencing his Tottenham doubters Jack Hinshelwood... midfielder?New York Times, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2024
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And whereas Spain sometimes offered serious directness from the other wide role, with the likes of Villa, Pedro Rodriguez and Jesus Navas all used to good effect at the World Cup, throughout this tournament, Del Bosque favoured David Silva.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
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These right things include those huge 18-karat-gold teardrop earrings, whose lightness belies their size.Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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With a 42mm case, the watch is 40% lighter and 60% stronger than stainless steel, offering an ideal balance of strength and lightness.Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Candor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candor. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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