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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
an interview in which the members of the rock band speak with candor about their recent squabbling
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as in brilliance
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the desert sun shone down on the intrepid travelers with fiery candor
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Recent Examples of candor
Judges have generally not shown an inclination to treat police lapses in candor and professionalism — or research showing racial bias in arrests and prosecutions — as grounds for invalidating criminal charges and convictions.
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
His candor bucks convention, running against the constant cliches or coachspeak from his counterparts.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Many fans responded with words of appreciation for his candor, and more than a few called on Waffle House to sponsor him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Her own candor, blunt with an edge of sharp humor, similarly cracked her fans open.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
His candor bucks convention, running against the constant cliches or coachspeak from his counterparts.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Many fans responded with words of appreciation for his candor, and more than a few called on Waffle House to sponsor him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Her own candor, blunt with an edge of sharp humor, similarly cracked her fans open.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candor
Noun
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These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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And that’s the same with Liverpool — the best team from start to finish — who have simply found a way to get more points than their rivals through a combination of technical brilliance and astute planning.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Will Tom Brady’s brilliance at quarterback translate into player selections?—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many leaders around the world are raised on the values of speaking plainly and cutting through the noise, yet even in cultures that champion directness there’s a time and a place for restraint.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Promotions that appear on Tax Day—Buy-One-Get-One, $1 promos, free anything—offer a moment of lightness in a very transactional day.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The knit garment merged the warm marsala tone with a lightness of fabric that didn’t feel or appear to be overpowering for the royal.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Candor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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