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 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.
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Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Either plate costs $15 up-front, plus $25 annually.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior legislative proposals, which never gained traction, have sought to address these concerns by proposing limits on how long assets can sit in a DAF if the donor takes an up-front tax break, Fox said.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Miya Saika Chen, Lee’s chief of staff, said that Oakland has up-front commitments and is working to bring in additional donors, too.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
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Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Either plate costs $15 up-front, plus $25 annually.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior legislative proposals, which never gained traction, have sought to address these concerns by proposing limits on how long assets can sit in a DAF if the donor takes an up-front tax break, Fox said.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Miya Saika Chen, Lee’s chief of staff, said that Oakland has up-front commitments and is working to bring in additional donors, too.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 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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Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the university project, Tamayo acknowledged recent progress — including degree programs launching at the Millenia Library this fall — but was candid about the gaps that remain.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president has not been as candid with his administration’s own controversies, but watchdogs in executive agencies have scrutinized some of his members.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After the game, Kerr was frank about his situation.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Briones’s funny, frank, and firm manner is shaped by her experience growing up in a theater family.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Kinahan’s capture may have a more straightforward explanation.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The appeal is pretty straightforward.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An inspector general’s report on her alleged misconduct was forthcoming before The New York Post first exposed a whistleblower’s complaint about alleged drinking during office hours, creating a hostile work environment and an affair with a security guard.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Reuters reviewed the forthcoming S-1 regulatory filing for SpaceX, in which companies disclose their financials and key risks before going public, and there were some eye-opening details.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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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 2 May. 2026.
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