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
Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
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
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
This involves frank and open pro-and-con discussions between doctor and patient in which many issues are taken into consideration, including age, race (African-American men are at higher risk), family history, diet and obesity (a high fat diet and too much body fat increase risk).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
There’s no shortage of fine places to find some franks around Fort Worth.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
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
Verb
Have a frank talk with your middle sister about your feelings.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
This involves frank and open pro-and-con discussions between doctor and patient in which many issues are taken into consideration, including age, race (African-American men are at higher risk), family history, diet and obesity (a high fat diet and too much body fat increase risk).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frank
Adjective
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Maher is often outspoken about normalizing all body types.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Several of Sanchez's teammates, specifically Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos and JT Realmuto were very outspoken about the decision to add Misiorowski over Sanchez.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The band, whose unmistakable signature sound emanates from June Kuramoto’s formidable prowess on the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, was formed in the 1970s in East Los Angeles by leader Dan Kuramoto.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Plancarte was added as a beneficiary in a handwritten amendment that appears to bear Rose’s signature.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 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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Claims should be mailed to: Michigan Lottery Attn: Claim Center 101 E. Hillsdale P.O. Box 30023 Lansing, MI 48909 For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim their prize in person at the Michigan Lottery Headquarters in Lansing located at 101 E. Hillsdale in downtown Lansing.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 18 with a follow-up expected when the remedy becomes available.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The production noted how the work has continued to resonate with readers over the past decade, for its honest depiction of trauma recovery and the power of self-empowerment and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Aside from Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams are there.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Chestnut, 41, consumed 70½ hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, falling short of his 2021 record of 76 wieners and buns.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Days before the launch, Grok posted antisemitic responses — including praise for Adolf Hitler and tropes about Jewish people running Hollywood.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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There’s just a lot of judgment for women who post a lot online, or play into the attention economy.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frank. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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