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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The company has made large upfront investments in data-center infrastructure, utilizing corporate bonds and private credit to lend against the value of its GPUs and contract revenue streams.

From MarketWatch

But advocates of alternative materials argue that while upfront costs may be higher, they can be longer-lasting and better for residents' health, ultimately making them more cost-effective.

From BBC

They had massive upfront costs, but they operate more like a mine than an oil field.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several support policies announced so far have one thing in common: They don’t require big upfront spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

In California, a mandate requiring solar hookups adds up to $10,000 to the upfront cost of new homes, according to California’s own Energy Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

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