out-front

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈfrənt How to pronounce out-front (audio)
Definition of out-frontnext
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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  1. outspoken
  2. honest
  3. candid
Adjective
  • Kim noted that while Spiro has been very outspoken about parts the of case and its witnesses outside of the courtroom, the legal team has not made those same arguments in court.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Gunn came under fire on social media by right wing commentator Mike Cernovich who went after the director for his controversial, years-old jokes about pedophilia, but more so, because the filmmaker was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The actress, who plays an attorney and de facto detective, allows an honest revelation.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • And lawyers have a responsibility as officers of the court, even in the public square, to be truthful and honest.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • These images, originally captured by Google Maps' street-view cars, are often candid snapshots that offer glimpses into everyday moments in the posters' pasts.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Melissa Desmarais, who is pregnant with her second baby, posted a public service announcement on Instagram to give men, in particular, a tip on how to help their wives and girlfriends through the wildness of pregnancy: by taking candid photos and videos.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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