brutally

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And with “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — a brutally honest, important film that uses its blockbuster status to convey the timelessness of journalism, cinema and human creativity — they will.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Hastings became known for implementing a unique and controversial culture of radical transparency, where employee evaluations are brutally candid and average performances can be grounds for termination.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It was raining and brutally windy, and I nearly slid down a hill with my suitcase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Two brutally hard games to go, but they're in a healthy spot for now.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Norte Chico chiefdoms were almost certainly theocratic, though not brutally so; leaders induced followers to obey by a combination of ideology, charisma, and skillfully timed positive reinforcement.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann