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
Plus there’s the financial issues of the large up-front cost for the sophisticated hardware and support infrastructure, as well as the highly technical staff needed to run this sort of facility.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Those racking up considerably higher miles – especially those who frequently neglect to connect their vehicles to the grid for recharging would take much longer to cover the up-front cost.
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Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Better yet, the rules allow borrowers to put gift funds and other forms of assistance toward their up-front requirements.
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Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Even with the high up-front cost, the loop is up to 75% cheaper than other ways of decarbonizing those buildings, according to a a 2025 feasibility report, and will be cheaper and greener than staying on steam.
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Ishan Thakore,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Those racking up considerably higher miles – especially those who frequently neglect to connect their vehicles to the grid for recharging would take much longer to cover the up-front cost.
—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Better yet, the rules allow borrowers to put gift funds and other forms of assistance toward their up-front requirements.
—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Even with the high up-front cost, the loop is up to 75% cheaper than other ways of decarbonizing those buildings, according to a a 2025 feasibility report, and will be cheaper and greener than staying on steam.
—
Ishan Thakore,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
Adjective
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.
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In the months since James' death, Kimberly has been candid about her grief and how the Van Der Beek family is working to keep his memory alive.
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Infante reported in 2024 that Smith was to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie classes to offer mentorship and candid insights about his own jagged trail.
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Greenwood is frank about the practical obstacles the project required overcoming, including visas.
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John was always very frank with staff on where things sat.
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When asked what works to prevent the chaotic scenes that sometimes dominate news coverage, the youths had a straightforward answer.
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While embryo screening carries relatively less ethical baggage than embryo editing, even screening alone is not always ethically straightforward.
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Trump’s immigration team vows that more raids are forthcoming.
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Briar Jones marks a darker turn for Croucher, who also explores the effects of trauma in their forthcoming YA novel Bridget & Gabe Are Not Okay, which revisits characters from Gwen and Art Are Not in Love.
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More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
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Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.
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