out-front

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈfrənt How to pronounce out-front (audio)
Definition of out-frontnext
as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions he's always been out-front about his sexuality

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  1. outspoken
  2. honest
  3. candid
Adjective
  • She has long been outspoken in calling for a deal to return the hostages, speaking weekly outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv, as well as outside Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, at the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and other locations.
    Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The actress, who plays an attorney and de facto detective, allows an honest revelation.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Below, take a look at our editors’ honest reviews of their favorite Jones Road beauty products.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • These candid conversations reveal a nuanced picture of the sector — one of adaptation, re-imagining, and, hopefully, resilience.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Mendoza was a little more candid about Marte, the veteran right fielder who has one more year left on his four-year contract.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of candid
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