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
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Prior to the letter, Caroline was less outspoken about her cousin than some relatives, even as Bobby's siblings publicly denounced him for promoting conspiracy theories and siding with Donald Trump.
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
But Matlin is the most moving and exciting star on offer, and while she’s always been outspoken about her life and career — see: closed caption crusade, her involvement with the Deaf President Now!
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Idaho’s congressional delegation, all Republicans, were also outspoken critics.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2025
Over the last 15 months, Merav Gonen has been one of the most outspoken voices advocating for the return of the hostages, appearing nearly daily on Israeli news programs and traveling abroad on missions.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
But Matlin is the most moving and exciting star on offer, and while she’s always been outspoken about her life and career — see: closed caption crusade, her involvement with the Deaf President Now!
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Idaho’s congressional delegation, all Republicans, were also outspoken critics.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2025
Over the last 15 months, Merav Gonen has been one of the most outspoken voices advocating for the return of the hostages, appearing nearly daily on Israeli news programs and traveling abroad on missions.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Romano regularly struggled and had an honest talk with instructors during one of her private sessions with them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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This one’s all over the place tonally, on purpose: Ferrell wrestles a fake alligator over here, while over there, Witherspoon bravely engages with her siblings and their intimidating mother to hammer out an honest reconciliation after too long.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In his debut memoir, Source Code — which will be published on Tuesday, Feb. 4 — the Microsoft co-founder, 69, shares a number of candid stories about his early years.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The candid comments prompted national discussion, but his team rallied from there, winning six consecutive games before a loss to UConn in the Big East Tournament semifinal.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Being forced to work together — on a very meta case involving another beloved ABC show, the early-aughts classic Alias — led to a series of frank discussions, including a particularly volatile exchange at Kay’s Slaughter House.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Diplomacy must be frank and free, but always among equals.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Besides Cohen, Mel Brooks and Ron Howard pop in for seemingly unnecessary vocal cameos.—
Marshall Heyman,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gomez, a long-time advocate for immigrant rights, has been vocal about her connection to the issue.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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As these ceremonies celebrate the best of 2024, the new year is already heating up with new earworms to soundtrack the forthcoming Carnival season.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Netflix will close out its comic-book series The Sandman with the forthcoming second season.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The debate was widely regarded as disastrous, with Democratic figures calling for Biden to withdraw from the race and suggestions the president's team failed to be forthright to voters about his health.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fresh from three goals that reflected badly on the No 1, the manager could not have been more forthright.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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