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Glasnostian 

Adj.

A word used to describe someone who is very open and transparent.

Provenance:
Derived from Gorbachev's Soviet policy (Glasnost) that called for transparency and openness from government institutions in the 1980s.
A: "The truth is, I've always loved your brother."
B: "Thank you, for being so glasnostian and forthcoming."

A: "I know, I know. I'm a colossal bitch."
B: "Very glasnostian of you."

A: "Political leader ???? hasn't been very glasnostian about his party's true ethos."
Glasnostian by WhoAreYa May 21, 2014
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Glasnostalgia 

A feeling of longing for a time when America had a single, well-defined enemy and Reagan was president.
I got feeling of glasnostalgia from watching the republican debate last night.
Glasnostalgia by Okonomiyaki3000 December 13, 2011
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Glasnosting

The act of softening up, becoming more open minded, or just becoming more chill about things
“My Mormon mom let me wear spaghetti straps to prom!”
“Wow, she’s totally glasnosting.”
Glasnosting by socialoats March 16, 2026