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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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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

Altman, fired by OpenAI's board in November 2023 for a lack of candor before being reinstated under employee pressure, emerged with allegations of manipulation and a toxic work culture unresolved.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

Though his prose remained pungent, the more dangerous bursts of candor had subsided, especially after Abigail passed away in October of 1818.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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