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
To prepare for thousands in up-front costs, a health savings account could be a good option for you.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
Adjective
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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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So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The conversations are thoughtful and candid, offering valuable insights into resilience, leadership and growth.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The actress, 43, got candid about the eight other actresses who were originally asked to play her role of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Find all their forthcoming dates, including a September show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Coheed and Cambria, below, along with the album art—a photo by Nick Waplington—and the album tracklist.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Centering on vengeance and survival, The Divorce is the forthcoming novel from McFadden and is set to hit shelves May 26 from Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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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 11 May. 2026.
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