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
There is no rational or just universe in which a person of power — a person who is the out-front face of a public institution that receives hundreds of million dollars in funding from Louisiana taxpayers — gets to act like that at their job.
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Will Leitch, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Some leaders prefer to be out-front while others like staying behind the scenes.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Will Leitch, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Some leaders prefer to be out-front while others like staying behind the scenes.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-front
Adjective
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Aside from suave showmanship and feel-good Latin rhythms, the outspoken singer paid tribute to his Latino heritage and Puerto Rican history during his performance.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Preparation before the storm, honest assessment after.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fifth commissioner, John Herbst, the only one who voted not to hire Williams nearly a year ago, has been candid with her.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a candid conversation with actress Jameela Jamil, Lewinsky opened up about trauma, public shaming and surviving one of the most infamous scandals in modern American history.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Out-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-front. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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