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
But even in places where homeownership costs less on average per month, buying a home is a major up-front expense that not everyone can afford.
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Catherine Odom
january 22, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump himself has said his plan would require billions of dollars in investment up-front from the oil companies.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials note that the firms paid for $500 million of Venezuelan oil up-front and that the proceeds have already made their way to Venezuelan banks, where they will be used to stabilize the economy and address citizens' basic needs.
—Anthony Faiola, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
While Venezuela’s oil reserves are the world’s largest, obstacles include high up-front costs for building out infrastructure, limited profit potential amid today’s low oil prices and continuing concerns about political stability.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Catherine Odom
january 22, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump himself has said his plan would require billions of dollars in investment up-front from the oil companies.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials note that the firms paid for $500 million of Venezuelan oil up-front and that the proceeds have already made their way to Venezuelan banks, where they will be used to stabilize the economy and address citizens' basic needs.
—Anthony Faiola, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
While Venezuela’s oil reserves are the world’s largest, obstacles include high up-front costs for building out infrastructure, limited profit potential amid today’s low oil prices and continuing concerns about political stability.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
Adjective
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Glenn is an outspoken mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Preparation before the storm, honest assessment after.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Social gatherings like schools or churches, promotional commissions for growing businesses, the development of vital projects like the All-American Canal and Hoover Dam, candid shots of workers and goers-by, desert landscapes, and much, much more.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The legal filing followed a candid social media announcement in January 2025, when Alba publicly confirmed the split.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Personal relationships are key to developing the trust that allows frank discussions about policy.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because, unlike other reality dating TV shows like The Bachelor and Love Island, the series encourages frank conversations about politics and social issues that mirror dating in the modern age.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The math was straightforward; get rid of Perardi, pay off the debt.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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If so, keep it straightforward with east-facing for sunrise and west-facing for sunsets.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The song first premiered during a 2025 Drake livestream teasing his forthcoming album Iceman.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
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Rarely averse to a pattern or pop of color, her latest coat look was a pleasant surprise, either a nod to the forthcoming Valentine’s Day holiday or a hopeful spin on springtime tones.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If your goal is to get at the truth, or at least our closest approximation of it at the present time, the way to do that is to be scrupulous and forthright about the strengths and weaknesses of every link in your chain of argument.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lighton presents it all with unvarnished honesty, allowing the tension and humor to bloom in the clash between Skarsgård’s forthright Scandinavian brusqueness, and Melling’s awkward British charm.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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