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
In a separate agreement in January 2020, CamCo was also granted rights to manage and develop the remaining land—conditional on a $2 million up-front capital contribution.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Unconventional drilling technology entered the mix after oil prices surged to record highs in the 2000s, making new and more expensive up-front projects economically viable.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
In theory, the cities would eventually get their up-front costs back, while the Stars would keep the profits.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
An up-front depreciation deduction, a new accounting standard for interest deductibility, and expensing for research and development costs are also included.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 4 July 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Unconventional drilling technology entered the mix after oil prices surged to record highs in the 2000s, making new and more expensive up-front projects economically viable.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
In theory, the cities would eventually get their up-front costs back, while the Stars would keep the profits.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
An up-front depreciation deduction, a new accounting standard for interest deductibility, and expensing for research and development costs are also included.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
Adjective
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The Baldwins have been a public lightning rod with their outspoken political views and social-media controversies.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the September 1967 school board election, voters replaced two incumbent members with candidates who were outspoken opponents of the Oregon Plan.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images While the Fever continue to wait for Clark's return, one of her teammates has spoken out with honest words about the superstar guard.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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This is a man with no filter, a coach who's honest to a fault.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That is either an overwhelming endorsement of those men and this coaching staff’s knack for maximising their talents or, alternatively, a candid assessment of Villa’s transfer policy.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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In a revealing interview with Brown Bag Mornings on Los Angeles’ Power 106 FM, the conversation took a nostalgic turn as the music shared a candid memory, first touched on in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, but now brought to life in vivid detail.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The son of LeBron James, Bronny has heard the nepotism criticisms ever since getting a shot at the NBA, and to be quite frank, some of that has some validity to it.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the interview, Clegg offered frank remarks on an array of topics related to his six years at Meta.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bet $1, Win 20 Profit Boosts This is a straightforward offer that puts the power in the hands of the players.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Keep the advice ruthlessly straightforward.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Paul Walter Hauser is sharing an update on his forthcoming Chris Farley biopic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Their essays and correspondence have been published or are forthcoming in Words Without Borders, The Markaz Review, Los Angeles Review of Books, ArabLit, minor literature[s], and Full Stop Quarterly.—
Huda Fakhreddine
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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During his Friday Zoom session with local media members, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was forthright about Royals’ status.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Clear-eyed and forthright about the fallout of fractured families, the film also weaves a dreamscape of sorts out of meditative interludes of skate footage that provide fluidity in a shape-shifting narrative.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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