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Candid is an English word with synonyms like blunt or ingenuous. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Candid meaning

  1. Impartial and free from prejudice.
  2. Straightforward, open and sincere.
  3. Not posed or rehearsed.

Synonyms of Candid

blunt ingenuous heart-to-heart open uncontrived unstudied direct straight-from-the-shoulder point-blank plainspoken outspoken free-spoken frank forthright artless

Using Candid

  • The main meaning on this page is: Impartial and free from prejudice. | Straightforward, open and sincere. | Not posed or rehearsed.
  • Useful related words include: blunt, ingenuous, heart-to-heart, open.
  • In the example corpus, candid often appears in combinations such as: candid about, in candid, candid interview.

Context around Candid

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Candid

  • In this selection, "candid" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, having, consistently, cheekily, clothing, moment and opinions stand out and add context to how "candid" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include about having candid clothing conversations and actuality having candid conversations about. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "candid" sits close to words such as astronaut, banker and champ, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with candid

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Another photo featured Mr. Zuckerberg sharing a candid moment with his daughter. (12 words)

Candid clothing conversations: So how do managers feel about having candid clothing conversations? (13 words)

And if you're not touched by his candid and genuine sharing, check for a pulse. (16 words)

Bringing a typewriter to sets, he kept on churning stories and has over half-a-dozen books, apart from his candid autobiography, to his credit in both Punjabi and Hindi — in fact, some of the former are on the syllabus in Punjab universities. (43 words)

All five Outside Directors are members of all committees (nomination, compensation, audit), and candid opinions, proposals and questions are made not only at the Board of Directors, but at each committee as well. (33 words)

Both Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla have been candid about their fears for their family in the region, which also includes her 93-year-old grandmother, her brother and his family. (33 words)

Candid clothing conversations: So how do managers feel about having candid clothing conversations? (13 words)

Example sentences (20)

Candid clothing conversations: So how do managers feel about having candid clothing conversations?

All five Outside Directors are members of all committees (nomination, compensation, audit), and candid opinions, proposals and questions are made not only at the Board of Directors, but at each committee as well.

Altmans departure follows a deliberative review process by the board which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.

Amanda Goronska, 22, is known for being a Miss Bikini 2022 Finalist, but she recently made some candid confessions about her sex life.

Amy Schumer gets real about lasering her face, postpartum sex, her baby-naming disaster and chewable Viagra in this cheekily candid stand-up special.

An American plus-size body positivity advocate has attracted attention online after admitting she is 'very fat' but also 'very sexy' in a candid video.

And if you're not touched by his candid and genuine sharing, check for a pulse.

Another photo featured Mr. Zuckerberg sharing a candid moment with his daughter.

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As an executive coach working with CEOs across many sectors, I hear their candid thoughts and witness the emotional roller coaster of their stressful roles.

As a species we would be much better off being a little more candid with one another and, more importantly, with ourselves.

Back then: Gail was also candid about how she copes on a daily basis with anxiety, explaining how she can 'embrace my past now because I've had great fun.

Both Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla have been candid about their fears for their family in the region, which also includes her 93-year-old grandmother, her brother and his family.

Bringing a typewriter to sets, he kept on churning stories and has over half-a-dozen books, apart from his candid autobiography, to his credit in both Punjabi and Hindi — in fact, some of the former are on the syllabus in Punjab universities.

But in actuality, having candid conversations about money and salaries can help marginalized or minority groups navigate the extremely difficult world of capitalist America.

But it is important to understand that it is difficult to make money from investing in wine unless you are a seasoned expert, said Justin Modray, of Candid Financial Advice.

But that doesn’t mean he was a fan of the quarterback’s candid displays of emotion.

Congressman James E. Clyburn and Prime Minister Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley have a candid moment before taking the stage to receive their honorary degree.

Despite his self-proclaimed willingness to testify in court, Murdoch’s rambling, brutally candid, and self-incriminating answers in deposition raise questions over his judgment.

During an emotional and candid appearance on podcast, Kendrick went deep as she also revealed her experience in Al-Anon, therapy, and her path towards self-worth.

Dwayne Johnson recently got candid about the bouts of depression he’s undergone throughout his life, dating back to when he was in college.

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Common combinations with candid

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "candid" in a sentence?
An example: "Candid clothing conversations: So how do managers feel about having candid clothing conversations?" This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "candid" from authentic English texts.
What does "candid" mean?
Candid means: Impartial and free from prejudice.
What are synonyms of "candid"?
Common synonyms of "candid" include: blunt, ingenuous, heart-to-heart, open, uncontrived, unstudied, direct, straight-from-the-shoulder. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "candid" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "candid", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.