candor
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This exemplary service failed to account for her disturbingly poor judgment, risking blackmail and conflict-of-interest allegations, since the Atlanta Police Department appears before her court; nor her lack of candor to the court.
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
Another part of de Meo’s process is injecting a level of candor that is not natural to the industry, which tends to traffic in superlatives and self-celebration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“I’m happy about you,” the chaplain replied with excited candor and joy.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing candor
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