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
The slugging first baseman has agreed to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension that ranks second only to Juan Soto in terms of up-front dollars.
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The changes also include up-front deposit amounts that license holders would pay toward fees the county charges to issue licenses and manage state hemp requirements, such as testing for THC levels.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Starlink, which is powered by low-orbit satellites and is available across the entire US, requires an up-front equipment cost of $349.
—PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
While the barrels have a higher up-front cost, Modern Cooperage sets the lifetime of a single cask at 30-50 years.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The changes also include up-front deposit amounts that license holders would pay toward fees the county charges to issue licenses and manage state hemp requirements, such as testing for THC levels.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Starlink, which is powered by low-orbit satellites and is available across the entire US, requires an up-front equipment cost of $349.
—PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
While the barrels have a higher up-front cost, Modern Cooperage sets the lifetime of a single cask at 30-50 years.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
Adjective
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Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This was an honest error and was not intentional in any way.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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And, to be honest, her description of the breakup at that time sounded a lot more amicable than it’s been sounding lately.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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ERGs by definition are a place for candid conversations, where differences are celebrated and embraced.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Jakes Roberts has long carved her own path, leading her own congregations in Los Angeles and Denver, authoring bestsellers, and inspiring a new generation with her candid, compassionate style.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking to the media at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday night, Nadal was frank about his time away from the courts.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutor Anthony was frank with jurors, telling them that the state would not produce a murder weapon or the exact location where Selonia was stabbed.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Opening a Swiss bank account is fairly straightforward but has to comply with strict U.S. disclosure laws.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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This should be straightforward and create as little of a mess as possible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kali Uchis has released the second single from her forthcoming Sincerely, album.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users When Honesty Crosses the Line There’s a thin line between being forthright and coming off as confrontational.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The forthright tribute came off as both vulnerable and uplifting, all at once. 47.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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