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
This one-time payment may seem like a lot up-front, but Dropbox charges $15 monthly for a similar amount of storage.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
The project was also supported with a $50 million up-front financial incentive from the city, which is set to be paid back through taxes generated by the project through a tax increment financing district, also called a TIF, or by Penn Entertainment directly if the taxes produced are not enough.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
To meet the needs of today’s economy, the value of learning after high school needs to increase on both sides of the equation, with a lower up-front cost leading to a quicker, higher payoff.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Swiss company will pay $7 a share in cash up-front through a subsidiary, equivalent to $800 million, according to a statement Wednesday.
—Deirdre Hipwell and Naomi Kresge, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
The project was also supported with a $50 million up-front financial incentive from the city, which is set to be paid back through taxes generated by the project through a tax increment financing district, also called a TIF, or by Penn Entertainment directly if the taxes produced are not enough.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
To meet the needs of today’s economy, the value of learning after high school needs to increase on both sides of the equation, with a lower up-front cost leading to a quicker, higher payoff.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Swiss company will pay $7 a share in cash up-front through a subsidiary, equivalent to $800 million, according to a statement Wednesday.
—Deirdre Hipwell and Naomi Kresge, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
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Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Former foundation board members Susan Burns and Larry Geimer were especially outspoken, repeatedly introducing the topic at public board meetings.—
Alice Herman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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The candid video showed the cat gently moving his paw to pump breast milk for his owner, who had recently given birth.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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But when navigated well, this process can strengthen the relationship and ensure that directors serve as your candid, engaged, and strategic partners.—
Rachel DuRose,
Harvard Business Review,
28 May 2025
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Both of our leads fundamentally change their personalities in an effort to be liked and accepted, which is a frank and brutal implication about what the world will demand.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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Apple claims Personas will look much better and more natural—which wouldn't be saying too much, to be frank.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2025
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That's pretty straightforward — not something that will keep CBO analysts working overtime.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The House previously approved a budget bill that contained a fairly straightforward provision to ban state AI regulation for 10 years.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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His latest book, Volga Blues is forthcoming with W.W. Norton & Company.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
12 June 2025
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In recent months, May had become increasingly isolated at the State House, especially after federal prosecutors revealed last fall that electronic devices had been seized and that an indictment was forthcoming.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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But most of all, Peck is blazingly forthright in his championing of Orwell as a man from the past who may just hold the key to the world’s future.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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But any honest history must also be forthright about the genuine fears that shaped American policy and the deeper currents of ideology.—
Leo Tran,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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