candor
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Ross has been entrusted to judge others’ veracity, yet her own candor is in question.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Pixar films are known for their gut-wrenching sincerity, speaking to kids with as much candor as they do adults.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
What about Alex Honnold — his candor is refreshing but he still seems eager to puncture Dean’s mystique.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
She said her brother’s candor about the army—raising questions about such thorny issues as widespread corruption—led counterintelligence to target him as a conspirator against the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
I had no problem with admitting mistakes, however, and thought the sergeant might be pleasantly surprised by candor.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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