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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
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biased corrupt counterfeit deceitful deceptive devious dishonest false insincere irresponsible partial prejudiced unfair unjust unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy
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fraudulent lying misleading treacherous untruthful

Example Sentences

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While paying dividends means investors get cash right away, buybacks reduce a company’s share count, which tends to boost the share price and doesn’t trigger upfront tax bills for investors.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Bayer said it would pay $300 million upfront, with the rest of the price subject to hitting additional development, regulatory, and commercial targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Be upfront about alimony, child support, former marriages or financial support you provide to family members.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Kelp can be grown in the off-season by fishermen who already have boats and gear, with relatively low upfront costs.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Yeah, well, you should’ve been upfront about that too,” I say angrily.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston