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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

That candor doubles as an appealing quality to analysts like Lee, who appreciate Karp’s “transparent communication style.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Yes, it’s brushed with the unbridled humor and candor that fans of the Emmy-winning actor with a résumé that includes “Married ... With Children” and “Dead to Me” have come to expect.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Nivea went out to fetch her daughter and the two men were left alone in the drawing room, an occasion that Trueba, with characteristic candor, took advantage of to present his economic position.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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