1
a
: lacking character or individuality : nondescript
the faceless masses
b
: not identified : anonymous
a faceless accuser
2
: lacking a face
facelessness
noun
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a decision made by faceless bureaucrats
it was precisely because he was a faceless individual that the serial killer was able to go on for so long without detection
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Founders who are willing to step into the spotlight, share their story and explain the science behind their products often create a more compelling narrative than faceless corporations.
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Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
Think emails or texts that sound like they were written just for the individual customer, not for some faceless mass audience.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Since this is The Masked Singer, Lachey is joined by backup dancers dressed as faceless peppermint candies and nightmare-inducing yetis during the performance, which is set against fake falling snow and a beautiful festive backdrop.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
Think emails or texts that sound like they were written just for the individual customer, not for some faceless mass audience.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Since this is The Masked Singer, Lachey is joined by backup dancers dressed as faceless peppermint candies and nightmare-inducing yetis during the performance, which is set against fake falling snow and a beautiful festive backdrop.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceless. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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faceless
adjective
face·less
ˈfās-ləs 
1
: not able to be identified
2
: lacking a face
facelessness
noun
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