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 the absence of federal regulations, some platforms have instituted their own rules, although enforcing them may be tricky if creators aren’t up-front about their relationships with political groups.
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Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Most facilities required massive up-front payments.
—Zoe Adams, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
But the one-time surgery has more up-front expense, costing between $17,400 and $22,850.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
What if the up-front fee charged didn’t cover the shipping charges customers would otherwise have racked up?
—Brian Solis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Most facilities required massive up-front payments.
—Zoe Adams, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
But the one-time surgery has more up-front expense, costing between $17,400 and $22,850.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
What if the up-front fee charged didn’t cover the shipping charges customers would otherwise have racked up?
—Brian Solis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for up-front
Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-front
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Colorado 2024 election results: Who won, who lost and races still too close to call Live Denver election results Boebert, 37, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, barely defeated Democrat Adam Frisch for a second term in the 3rd District in 2022.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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This leads to an honest and bracing conversation about the nature of addiction.Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Healthy relationships, open or closed, involve honest communication.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In a new Harper's Bazaar UK cover story published on Nov. 4, Victoria got candid about how her life has changed, especially since turning 50 in April.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Triggered by a medication prescribed to treat an underlying skin condition, Ashlee Crumpton's candid TikTok video (@ashleecrumpton0) has amassed 4 million views since it was shared on October 1.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pickford is fascinated by the era of early colonial expansion and also, to be frank, by treasure.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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To be frank, the medical and public health community has struggled to effectively communicate the importance of annual COVID-19 vaccinations.Jerome M. Adams, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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The most straightforward route to acquiring a shortstop is the free-agent market, where the two biggest names are Willy Adames and Ha-Seong Kim.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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That said, not everyone needs such a robust package, and there are more straightforward solutions like iDrive Team worth considering in those instances.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kate then effectively disappeared for the next couple months — and no new information was forthcoming.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the case is under a gag order, which means no more information will be forthcoming until trial.Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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Likewise, McKenna’s voice continues to be forthright.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mack and Dar Leaf, one of the other members of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association are very forthright in the idea that a sheriff should have his or her own posse.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
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