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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Dubbed The Studio Sessions, the concert was warm and inviting, an atmosphere cultivated by Clarkson’s personal artifacts – lamps, photos, her favorite studio mic – and her frank, unpretentious humor and storytelling.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
As for the women's competition this year, Miki Sudo scored her 11th Nathan's Famous title after downing 33 franks — falling below her 2024 record of 51.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 4 July 2025
Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frank
Adjective
But this statement was actually quite frank about some of the real issues, specifically in regards to having to adjust production levels based on the reduction in consumer demand.
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Open since 2014, the local favorite draws in heavy weekday-lunch crowds for franks.
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Mailers Both parties also used franking privileges to send mail to constituents.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for frank
Adjective
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Then there’s reality TV star Spencer Pratt, an outspoken Bass critic, who launched a campaign rooted in his fury over the city’s handling of the fire — and the loss of his family’s home in the flames.—
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The outspoken auteur, considered one of Iranian cinema’s greatest living masters, is still in the crosshairs of the government known as the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
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In addition to executing the oxygen facial, McLeod-Valentine delivered the earliest iteration of his now-signature facial massage, meant to lymphatically drain the face to emphasize a client’s facial structure while boosting skin radiance and hydration before a major red carpet appearance.—
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And that was several weeks before Johnson pulled his shirt off after a statement 24-15 Black Friday victory over the Eagles, some spur-of-the-moment rambunctiousness that activated a free hot dog promotion at The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago.—
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The mall was anchored in its early days by a Carson Pirie Scott, a Madigan's, and a JCPenney, while the second-story food court featured a Sbarro and a Fluky's hot dog stand.—
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Jackson County tax bills are usually mailed to residents by mid-November.—
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But some residents said on social media that the company failed to empty their recycling bins, while others say they were initially mailed the wrong pickup schedule.—
Adjective
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Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop shows to classic rock concerts and a number of different small club shows.—
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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making.—
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The figures of frankfurters purchased were already piling up as the Twins took batting practice roughly 90 minutes before the 7:08 p.m. first pitch.—
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Smack dab in the middle of hot dog season is a day to celebrate the frankfurter: National Hot Dog Day, which falls this year on Wednesday, July 16.—
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However, these cleaners are more harsh in their makeup and post more health hazards from the need of ventilation.—
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And Aaron Rodgers has not posted a postseason victory since 2021.—
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Beijing is also candid — if selectively so — about its interest in strategic resources.—
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Bird shared a candid carousel of photos from a fun night with friends, featuring her girlfriend by her side.—
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“Frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frank. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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