UP-FRONT Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

up-front

adjective

ˌəp-ˈfrənt

Definition of up-front

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 Bathrooms can be on the small side and not all of them have tubs, so be sure to ask up-front, if that’s important to you. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Renters typically need only a security deposit and the first month’s rent, so the up-front costs of renting are much lower. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 In it, the city would get an up-front payment of $75 million immediately upon the transfer of the meters to Stonepeak, then an additional 5% profit share from the annual net income of the meters for the duration of the lease. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 For instance, auto companies' financing arms may offer below-market rates as an incentive to buy their cars, although those deals are often tied to slower-selling vehicles or offered instead of a larger up-front discount, Manzi said. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-front

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Adjective

Ovechkin has been outspoken in his support for Vladimir Putin, and his game against the Ottawa Senators came weeks before the World Juniors will be held in Alberta as Russian athletes' participation remains up in the air.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Earlier Tuesday, Fed governor Christopher Waller, an outspoken member of the central bank’s rate-setting committee, said that a hike of a half-point next month was possible, double the size of the usual quarter-point increase.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Keeping a running list of questions that go beyond the scope of what the agent was built to handle functions as an honest product roadmap.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
And when side effects feel unbearable, patients deserve honest conversations about their options.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

This quality is either refreshingly candid or a violation of her children’s privacy, depending on your view, and is hotly debated on the many Reddit threads and comments sections devoted to dissecting their lives.

— Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce posed for a rare candid photo shared on November 11.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

Jones goes on to outline the band’s existing lineup, before giving a rather frank assessment of their current drummer.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
The frank discussion led to some fascinating exchanges between those who fear existential risk from the technology and those who suggest the whole thing is an overblown distraction from the real issues.

— Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of frank

Adjective

Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Putting the whole thing together looks a little bit like a DIY project, but according to the creators, the setup process is quite straightforward.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of straightforward

Adjective

So to expect something dramatically different to immediately be forthcoming less than 10 games in largely would stand as a fool’s errand.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
The company's forthcoming Cleveland location will have an even bigger dome, at 100 feet in diameter.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of forthcoming

Adjective

Inspector General Ben Belnap previously knocked agency officials for not being forthright that the project was at risk of running out of money by December 2027.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Musk’s forthright, crusty dad Errol sounds almost proud that something was bullied out of his son, but the movie avoids filling out that traumatic childhood.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of forthright

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