UP-FRONT Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

up-front

adjective

ˌəp-ˈfrənt

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 Miya Saika Chen, Lee’s chief of staff, said that Oakland has up-front commitments and is working to bring in additional donors, too. —

Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026 Isaac 0 is currently available to pre-order for folks in the Bay Area for US$7,999 up-front or a $450 monthly subscription with a $250 refundable deposit. —

New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026 The goal is to give small business owners a chance to test out the experience of running a brick-and-mortar storefront with fewer commitments and up-front costs. —

Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 The transition includes tens of millions in up-front costs and requires a fundamentally new financial approach for a school that has enjoyed its FCS success on a discount. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-front

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Leo, who has become an outspoken critic of the Iran war, also said attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s outspoken coach, former NFL star Deion Sanders, told reporters his team will honor Ponder by wearing a patch on their uniforms during the upcoming football season.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026