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
The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In 2025, a Federal Trade Commission rule took effect requiring up-front pricing for goods and services—including concert tickets—so mandatory fees can’t be hidden until checkout.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Either plate costs $15 up-front, plus $25 annually.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior legislative proposals, which never gained traction, have sought to address these concerns by proposing limits on how long assets can sit in a DAF if the donor takes an up-front tax break, Fox said.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In 2025, a Federal Trade Commission rule took effect requiring up-front pricing for goods and services—including concert tickets—so mandatory fees can’t be hidden until checkout.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Either plate costs $15 up-front, plus $25 annually.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior legislative proposals, which never gained traction, have sought to address these concerns by proposing limits on how long assets can sit in a DAF if the donor takes an up-front tax break, Fox said.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the Moon now moving through your 7th House of Partnership, conversations become more direct, honest, and revealing in a useful way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio forms a smooth trine to Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, opening the door to more honest and supportive connection.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In a candid conversation with Page Six, Thomas opened up about the long road to reshaping his professional identity after leaving the series.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow Another candid confession from Jerry O’Connell backfired fast as critics seized on the actor’s remarks about his teenage daughters’ partying and vaping habits.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Charles Collier, a former UK representative of Rebel Wilson, has offered a frank assessment of the legal mess that has engulfed The Deb during evidence to a trial in Australia.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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To show with people like Benjamin Shine, Anne von Freyburg and Magda Sayeg really pushes it and to be frank, [its] cool.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The answer is fairly straightforward.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The rules surrounding joint accounts and debt collection aren't always straightforward, either.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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In Madonna and Stuart Price’s manifesto for the singer’s forthcoming record, CONFESSIONS II, the duo has tapped into the transcendental properties of dance music.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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With just under five months to go before its September opening, the forthcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles has announced a selection of exhibitions that will inaugurate the new institution, all of which are curated by cofounder George Lucas.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the directors’ unobtrusive approach to interviewing — while ethically forthright — is what prevents the film from being too dramatically rigorous, and its subjects from introspecting too heavily.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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