| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Didn't soft-pedal something, say | New York Times | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Didn't sugarcoat something | Universal | 03 Mar 2024 |
| Didn't sugarcoat things | Universal | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Was totally genuine | USA Today | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Avoided phoniness | New York Times | 19 Jan 2016 |
| Avoided phoniness |