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
Perhaps the most outspoken — and most important — of these critics is Chicago’s own Pope Leo XIV.
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Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
When he is asked in Looking for Rachel Wallace, a 1980 novel, to protect the life of an outspoken gay, feminist author—a danger that seemed outrageous at the time but is less shocking now—Spenser flatly refuses to give an unreasonable guarantee.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
While members of the royal family are publicly apolitical, the king was outspoken on a number of political issues prior to becoming king, including environmental issues.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
The doctors have been outspoken in urging Americans to consider how their tax dollars have been used to fund Israel’s military operations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
When he is asked in Looking for Rachel Wallace, a 1980 novel, to protect the life of an outspoken gay, feminist author—a danger that seemed outrageous at the time but is less shocking now—Spenser flatly refuses to give an unreasonable guarantee.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
While members of the royal family are publicly apolitical, the king was outspoken on a number of political issues prior to becoming king, including environmental issues.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
The doctors have been outspoken in urging Americans to consider how their tax dollars have been used to fund Israel’s military operations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the university project, Tamayo acknowledged recent progress — including degree programs launching at the Millenia Library this fall — but was candid about the gaps that remain.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president has not been as candid with his administration’s own controversies, but watchdogs in executive agencies have scrutinized some of his members.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After the game, Kerr was frank about his situation.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Briones’s funny, frank, and firm manner is shaped by her experience growing up in a theater family.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Madonna and Stuart Price’s manifesto for the singer’s forthcoming record, CONFESSIONS II, the duo has tapped into the transcendental properties of dance music.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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With just under five months to go before its September opening, the forthcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles has announced a selection of exhibitions that will inaugurate the new institution, all of which are curated by cofounder George Lucas.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the directors’ unobtrusive approach to interviewing — while ethically forthright — is what prevents the film from being too dramatically rigorous, and its subjects from introspecting too heavily.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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