forthrightness
Example Sentences
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In “Miles” the great trumpet player and composer offers a warts-and-all portrait of his singular existence with a similar forthrightness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
This read as forthrightness and jurors were visibly engaged throughout his testimony.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2024
Maurice’s energy, creativity, forcefulness and forthrightness helped him break ground creating, directing, choreographing and starring in two Broadway shows: “Uptown … It’s Hot!” in 1986 and “Hot Feet” in 2006.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
A consequence of the forthrightness is that one of the first things a listener wonders upon hearing his new song, “Death Wish,” is whether he’s writing about Shires.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
They enjoyed him very much for his charm and high spirits as well as for his forthrightness and openness.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
