forthright
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Mr. Mungiu, who has a stark, forthright style—no bludgeoning the audience with musical cues, no zingy dialogue—lets this life-upending moment play out in the blandest way imaginable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Be up front and forthright and make sure your intentions are well known,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Parsons is more forthright on whether the club has been punished enough.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
It may be unusual for such forthright admissions of wrongdoing to come from an administration not known for scrupulous rectitude.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I know that’s a little forthright, but seriously, how do you know you’re gay?”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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