ˌəp-ˈfrənt 
ˈəp-ˌfrənt
: being or coming in or at the front: such as
a(1)
: frank, forthright
(2)
: being in a conspicuous or leading position
b
: paid or payable in advance
c
: playing in a front line (as in football)
Examples of up-front in a Sentence
Adjective
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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Deirdre Hipwell and Naomi Kresge, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
One of the issues will be whether Pastrnak and Geekie are enough of an up-front foundation.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Timberlake and Santino join in behind, stepping from left to right, following the tune's beat and Kelce up front.
—Viola Flowers, NBC news, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
The Swiss company will pay $7 a share in cash up-front through a subsidiary, equivalent to $800 million, according to a statement Wednesday.
—Deirdre Hipwell and Naomi Kresge, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
One of the issues will be whether Pastrnak and Geekie are enough of an up-front foundation.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Adverb
Where Florida’s edge lies is in its depth, especially up front.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Timberlake and Santino join in behind, stepping from left to right, following the tune's beat and Kelce up front.
—Viola Flowers, NBC news, 1 May 2025
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-front. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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