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
Johnson is known as an up-front communicator, a sharp teacher and an all-around engaging dude who can connect across many levels.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The problem is, this option currently comes with a high up-front price tag, even with tax benefits factored in.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
At the same time, solar companies concocted leasing arrangements that helped limit up-front costs.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
While employers using the H-1B may benefit from filling critical roles and even reducing salary costs, as some claim, participating in the program carries heavy up-front financial and administrative costs that are not practical for many organizations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The problem is, this option currently comes with a high up-front price tag, even with tax benefits factored in.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
At the same time, solar companies concocted leasing arrangements that helped limit up-front costs.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
While employers using the H-1B may benefit from filling critical roles and even reducing salary costs, as some claim, participating in the program carries heavy up-front financial and administrative costs that are not practical for many organizations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
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Filming their every outspoken thought and conversation whether in the newsroom, at home, on the street or in cars driving around frigid Moscow, the director channels the growing sense of dread as the government crackdown accelerates and the war nears.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bongino, a 50-year-old former Secret Service agent turned conservative-media commentator, is instead most well known for his outspoken support for Trump and his frequent spreading of misinformation, including about the FBI.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Senior officials responsible for keeping agencies honest and accountable were among those purged.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Even from an honest left-wing perspective, Haaland’s rise has little to ...—
Paul J. Gessing,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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While in Australia for the latest leg of her global Hit Me Hard and Soft trek, Eilish was candid about her plans for the next 12 months in an interview with Hit Network posted Wednesday (Feb. 26).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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But the Emmy Award winner was also candid about his own mortality — and how many second chances at life he had been given over the years.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s a lot of stuff out there right now about frank sexuality in your 40s and 50s and post-divorce.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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To be frank, the 3-on-3 tournament based on the NHL’s regular-season overtime format felt forced.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Yes, the story is straightforward, but the answers are not.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The rationale is straightforward: since the administration has eliminated the CEQ regulations, and agency regulations were based on them, agencies should now align their procedures with the new CEQ framework.—
James Broughel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ballard declined to comment on Smith’s situation at the end of the season, so perhaps the GM will be more forthcoming at the combine and hint at whether Smith and/or Ebukam will remain with the team.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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There has been no indication that a second season will be forthcoming.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The lives of the movie’s two deaf women, and their relationships in the speaking world, are shown with a forthright engagement.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2025
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His goal, the person said, is to build a relationship with the other team, acting as forthright as possible.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-front. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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