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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Recent Examples of out-front
Some leaders prefer to be out-front while others like staying behind the scenes.
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Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-front
Adjective
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A week later, following speculation by critics and outspoken celebrities that this was a politically motivated move, Paramount obtained FCC approval for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Being outspoken is even better, and with cord-cutting wreaking havoc on TV viewing, traditional TV players that used to develop their talent in house are increasingly turning to outsiders to help give them relevance to an audience that might otherwise bypass their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And this all starts by surrounding yourself with forward-thinking partners who put your best interest at heart, and who put honest assessment of your needs ahead of racking up a big sale on the trend du jour.—
Tim Ringel,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The ledger is clear: Every nutritious meal, every stroll, every candid conversation about stress is a deposit in the most resilient trust fund money can’t buy.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The shock of that question may yield a candid answer.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Out-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-front. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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