plainspoken
Example Sentences
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Rideaux, who is known for his smooth auto-tune sound, serves as the melodic anchor on the album, while Hussle delivers his sharp, plainspoken vocal delivery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
A plainspoken veteran with a dense beard and a closet full of grimy sweatshirts, Platner fit the bill.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Mr. Orhan offsets the novel’s magical realism with plainspoken prose that muffles Dilara’s increasingly volatile desires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
On paper, he’s the kind of figure they imagine can bridge the divide: a plainspoken Mainer.
From Salon ● Nov. 17, 2025
Our friendship was built on a plainspoken candor that I think we both enjoyed.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
