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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of up-front
The value of up-front deductions against taxes is no more than the fees our investment instruments charge.
—
Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This reduces the ability to recoup up-front AI investments, particularly when there’s little client lock-in, no network effects, and no moat.
PolyAI chose to remain a software company, partnering with BPOs rather than acquiring them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The justification is to ensure some schemes do not lose business by making costly up-front investments, while rivals hold back.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 June 2025
One problem is that efficient models often come with higher up-front costs.
—Magali A. Delmas, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for up-front
Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This reduces the ability to recoup up-front AI investments, particularly when there’s little client lock-in, no network effects, and no moat.
PolyAI chose to remain a software company, partnering with BPOs rather than acquiring them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The justification is to ensure some schemes do not lose business by making costly up-front investments, while rivals hold back.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 June 2025
One problem is that efficient models often come with higher up-front costs.
—Magali A. Delmas, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for up-front
Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
Adjective
-
Maher is often outspoken about normalizing all body types.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
14 July 2025
-
Several of Sanchez's teammates, specifically Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos and JT Realmuto were very outspoken about the decision to add Misiorowski over Sanchez.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
The production noted how the work has continued to resonate with readers over the past decade, for its honest depiction of trauma recovery and the power of self-empowerment and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
The pair decided to stream the entire weekend for 72-hours straight, bringing fans directly into practices and parties (and more parties), resulting in rare candid moments with stars like Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Dijonai Carrington.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 July 2025
-
Karen Read's father, Bill Read, opened up about his family's experience throughout her three-and-a-half-year legal saga in a candid new podcast interview.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
-
The day after the France loss, the England players and staff had frank and open conversations.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
-
The show, which drew controversy for its frank portrayal of womanhood and predominantly white cast, ran for six seasons and picked up a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Adjective
-
Trent Sherfield Starting point: This group looks from here like a pretty straightforward set.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
-
Textor’s relationship with Palace has been far from straightforward over his four-year involvement.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
To clarify settlement policy, the agencies could also consider issuing a new joint policy statement on merger remedies (Chairman Ferguson has indicated that one is forthcoming).—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
According to Hilliard, guidance around how Head Start grant recipients should actually implement the new policy is forthcoming from the Administration for Children and Families, the division of HHS that oversees Head Start.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
Those who ask are given a brief, forthright answer, delivered with little emotion.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
-
Mitchell was forthright, brusque, keen to make his mark.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share