as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
some hurt feelings could have been spared if he'd been more up-front about whom he was inviting to the party
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Recent Examples of up-front
And the most direct measure of the economic implications of this significant up-front investment is that productivity is actually slowing down.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
That up-front equipment expense may be hard to swallow compared with the smaller monthly equipment rental fees that Hughesnet and Viasat incorporate into their plans.
—PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The slugging first baseman has agreed to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension that ranks second only to Juan Soto in terms of up-front dollars.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The changes also include up-front deposit amounts that license holders would pay toward fees the county charges to issue licenses and manage state hemp requirements, such as testing for THC levels.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
That up-front equipment expense may be hard to swallow compared with the smaller monthly equipment rental fees that Hughesnet and Viasat incorporate into their plans.
—PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The slugging first baseman has agreed to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension that ranks second only to Juan Soto in terms of up-front dollars.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The changes also include up-front deposit amounts that license holders would pay toward fees the county charges to issue licenses and manage state hemp requirements, such as testing for THC levels.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
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Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The families who manage this best are the ones who acknowledge it openly, and make space for honest conversations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But that was less Counsell putting Brown on notice about his spot in the rotation and more so just being honest.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In this candid conversation, Jones opens up about the journey behind the book, his hopes for young creatives, and why true inclusion in Hollywood is still a work in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The second is Ladies of London, a Housewives-esque candid reality series following six wealthy Brits.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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The Grammy nominee, who has been an outspoken supporter for Palestinians, got frank about their stance in an Instagram video responding to Cornell’s recent decision to pull the plug on their concert.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While their relationship can be frank and Emery can be tough on him, it is all done with a purpose: Rogers maximising his boundless potential.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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On the surface, this was a straightforward inquiry.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Overall, this is straightforward, with a finish that is a touch light Enjoy over the next 2-4 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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What’s your flavour, Kendall Jenner? As celebrities continue to flow into New York for the forthcoming Met Gala—we’re basically t-minus 24 hours now—the parties and cocktail affairs are popping off across the city to get the energy going.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The Sun previously reported that the cast and writer Jed Mercurio have cleared space in their calendars for 2026 to commit to making the show, but no announcement has yet been forthcoming.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users When Honesty Crosses the Line There’s a thin line between being forthright and coming off as confrontational.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The forthright tribute came off as both vulnerable and uplifting, all at once. 47.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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