as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she thinks they have the talent for a career in dance
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Recent Examples of frank
Evan Moore
june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Joey Chestnut might once again compete in this year’s Fourth of July hot dog contest following last year’s ban due to his sponsorship deal for Impossible Foods’ vegan franks.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Members of Ramaphosa's delegation to Washington were frank about this being a huge problem.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
However, many of the items on our list — such as seedless watermelon, hamburger buns, skinless beef franks and condiments — can be found at these stores.
—Evan Moore
june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Joey Chestnut might once again compete in this year’s Fourth of July hot dog contest following last year’s ban due to his sponsorship deal for Impossible Foods’ vegan franks.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
Verb
The movie exploited the loosening codes of the time, to make for a more frank depiction of urban criminality.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Members of Ramaphosa's delegation to Washington were frank about this being a huge problem.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frank
Adjective
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In his own signature no-nonsense style, Osbourne was defiant about his desire to keep rocking, despite his challenges.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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This is your opportunity to add your signature to your party.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Outside Greentown Tavern, a cook was barbequing hot dogs and brats, while people spent a few dollars throwing three balls at a button to drop a volunteer into a dunk tank.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Less than two weeks after the iconic downtown Sacramento diner closed its doors, Jim-Denny’s will soon be selling burgers, hot dogs and fries again — this time through a partnership with a popular local brewery.—
Michael McGough
Updated July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Donations can be mailed to The Archie Moore Memorial Fund in care of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project at 18401 Rangeland Road, Ramona, CA 92065.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by July 28.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The appraisal was not crude, but rather honest and profound.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Don’t expect to just open your checkbook, scrawl your John Hancock, and then jump behind the bar and start running the place.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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The only man to actually sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776: The president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Moderation, as in many an eating or drinking endeavor, is always recommended, including rationing those Vienna all-beef wieners.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The office of Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to Fox News Digital that Perkins posted the video.—
Brooke Taylor , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The 34-year-old is still chasing his first Tour win and recently posted a T8 finish at the Rocket Classic.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frank. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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