forthright
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“Be up front and forthright and make sure your intentions are well known,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
What strikes you first are his scenes’ forthright emotions—a group of women tearfully sending their beaux off to fight in World War II, the isolation of a young man dining alone at a cafeteria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Kevin can be blunt and forthright, but dressing rooms need that in order to function properly.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Going back multiple seasons, I see people who are so much younger than me be able to be so honest and forthright with how they feel and what they want,” says Madix.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“No need,” Buttercup said, because she knew, as did everyone, that the Prince was more forthright than any Florinese.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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