OUT-FRONT Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

out-front

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈfrənt

Definition of out-front

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 This was a much more fun, charismatic, out-front character. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026 Some leaders prefer to be out-front while others like staying behind the scenes. — Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The media blackout, combined with Son’s less-than-out-front performances thus far, has made for a somewhat quiet World Cup, Korea-wise. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 24 June 2026 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. — Will Leitch, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025

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The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.

— Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of honest

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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.

— Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of candid

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