as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
he's always been out-front about his sexuality
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Recent Examples of out-front
There is no rational or just universe in which a person of power — a person who is the out-front face of a public institution that receives hundreds of million dollars in funding from Louisiana taxpayers — gets to act like that at their job.
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Will Leitch, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Some leaders prefer to be out-front while others like staying behind the scenes.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Will Leitch, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Some leaders prefer to be out-front while others like staying behind the scenes.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-front
Adjective
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Omar has been an outspoken critic of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations surge in the Twin Cities, repeatedly calling for Noem’s impeachment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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In conversations with state lawmakers who have been outspoken on gun rights, and with two Idaho attorneys who focus on constitutional rights, the Idaho Statesman heard a range of reactions to Pretti’s shooting.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Any chats about delicate topics may feel awkward, so begin with appreciation and keep questions open to invite honest replies.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three maintains open and honest communication within her own household of women in an attempt to change the narrative about physical and personal beauty standards.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His candid reflection a few weeks ago hinted as much.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman has been candid this winter that the team’s gaudy revenues have shifted some of their decision-making.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Out-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-front. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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