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as in outspoken
being in the habit of telling the truth
at least the weatherman is honest and doesn't pretend to be able to predict the unpredictable
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
an area populated by honest and industrious farm folk
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as in ethical
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
an honest customer who doesn't hesitate to tell the cashier she's given him too much change
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
the sort of person who helps others from an honest desire to do good
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as in candid
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
appreciate your honest friends, who tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear
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as in conscientious
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
made an honest attempt to return the money she had found in the cafeteria
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as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a restaurant serving honest down-home Southern cooking
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an honest effort
honest work
an honest answer
honest communication
open communication
transparent communication
heartfelt communication
upfront communication
clear communication
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Recent Examples of honest
Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Even with Jarmusch’s trademark opacity, the point is clear: Filmmakers should aim to create a practice that is personal and honest because that is what makes the work interesting.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Open, honest communication with your healthcare team is one of the best ways to prepare for what lies ahead and improve your quality of life.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
These orders, including the most recent one, issued February 5, honor honest scientific inquiry and reverse the trend of activists distorting the scientific picture.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Even with Jarmusch’s trademark opacity, the point is clear: Filmmakers should aim to create a practice that is personal and honest because that is what makes the work interesting.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Open, honest communication with your healthcare team is one of the best ways to prepare for what lies ahead and improve your quality of life.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
These orders, including the most recent one, issued February 5, honor honest scientific inquiry and reverse the trend of activists distorting the scientific picture.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honest
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Filming their every outspoken thought and conversation whether in the newsroom, at home, on the street or in cars driving around frigid Moscow, the director channels the growing sense of dread as the government crackdown accelerates and the war nears.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bongino, a 50-year-old former Secret Service agent turned conservative-media commentator, is instead most well known for his outspoken support for Trump and his frequent spreading of misinformation, including about the FBI.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Human rights lawyer Darcy was killed by a landmine in Sudan while negotiating the release of aid workers — an honorable way to go.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lester received an honorable discharge on Dec. 4, 1972.—
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Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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As audiences continue to grow, the demand for authentic and ethical content has never been more important.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Clear definition of values and purpose: Values are the ethical principles that define the organization's identity and guide its decisions, behavior and corporate culture.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The film, which tells the true story of an all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII, also saw Kerry Washington take home the Best Actress award in a moment of genuine shock and gratitude.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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His deep passion for photography and his genuine connection with his subjects resulted in an intimate body of work, setting him apart in the world of entertainment photojournalism.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Agents were granted anonymity to encourage honest and candid answers.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then, one of my more candid friends asked everyone to share their salaries.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Take the conscientious soul who posts her outrage over the war in Ukraine on social media before, seconds later, sharing a picture of her lunch.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 18 percent of kindergarteners in Gaines have conscientious exemptions, which is an exemption from school vaccination requirements based on reasons of conscience, including a religious belief.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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The integrity of our legal system depends on accurate information and authentic legal authority.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The tone and grit is authentic to the original show, and the writing never feels too dissimilar.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few decades, conspiracy theories have emerged from time to time about whether the government is being truthful about the amount of gold stored there because of the fort’s high security.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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But one man has recently discovered his wife wasn't truthful at the start of their relationship, leaving him heartbroken over 10 years later.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Honest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honest. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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