Definitions

upfront

ADJECTIVE

honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic conscientious decent equitable fair forthright genuine honorable impartial proper reliable sincere straightforward true trustworthy virtuous

WEAK

aboveboard bona fide direct ethical fair and square frank high-minded ingenuous just law-abiding lay it on the line like it is no lie on the level on the up and up open outright plain real reputable scrupulous straight true blue trusty undisguised unfeigned upright veracious what you see is what you get

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased corrupt counterfeit deceitful deceptive devious dishonest false insincere irresponsible partial prejudiced unfair unjust unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy

WEAK

fraudulent lying misleading treacherous untruthful

Example Sentences

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To offset lower upfront payments, many smaller deals are coming with contingent payments, like contingent-value rights or milestones, that could eventually raise the value while protecting buyers from overpaying.

From The Wall Street Journal

Developments with high upfront costs like wind farms are more expensive to install when borrowing costs are high.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nuclear reactors involve very expensive upfront investments, and the financial benefits may not start for over a decade.

From Barron's

Supporters of the scheme point out, however, that small businesses may be less likely to employ a disabled person if they have to spend money upfront on special desks or chairs, for instance.

From BBC

InSilico will receive an upfront payment of $115 million, and is eligible for additional milestone payments that could put the total deal value at about $2.75 billion, it said in a filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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