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Candid vs Cantor - What's the difference?

candid | cantor |

As nouns the difference between candid and cantor

is that candid is a spontaneous or unposed photograph while cantor is singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony.

As an adjective candid

is impartial and free from prejudice.

candid

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Impartial and free from prejudice.
    • he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement.'' — Washington Irving — ''The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1884)
  • Straightforward, open and sincere.
    • My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish!'' — Jules Verne — ''A Journey To The Center Of The Earth
  • Not posed or rehearsed.
    • will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)

    Synonyms

    * frank * open * parrhesiastic * sincere * unreserved

    Related terms

    * candelabrum * candela * candidate * candle * candlepower * candlestick * candour * chandler * chandlery

    External links

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A spontaneous or unposed photograph.
    • His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.

    cantor

    English

    (wikipedia cantor)

    Alternative forms

    * cantour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony
    • The cantor' s place in church is on the right of the choir

    See also

    * song leader

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