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also façade
1
as in face
a forward part or surface
all of the stores in the mall have facades that are in keeping with the style of a 19th-century American village
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2
as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
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3
as in veneer
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the company's facade of success collapsed when it was revealed that its financial officers had been cooking the books for years
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Recent Examples of facade
Despite the heavy stone facade, it’s juxtaposed with lighter elements, such as sloped walls of glass, curved roof elements, and beautiful interactions that bring the outdoors in.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
The historic facades remain, in various states of repair.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
The city Department of Buildings has a stop work order on the apartment building following a 2019 violation in which debris was found falling from the facade, according to city records.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
But after that, sure enough, fun highlights, including the tippy top of the loop and superfast glimpse of Universal CityWalk, the busting through the New York facade, surfing above the queue and doubling back dramatically to the loading station.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
The historic facades remain, in various states of repair.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
The city Department of Buildings has a stop work order on the apartment building following a 2019 violation in which debris was found falling from the facade, according to city records.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
But after that, sure enough, fun highlights, including the tippy top of the loop and superfast glimpse of Universal CityWalk, the busting through the New York facade, surfing above the queue and doubling back dramatically to the loading station.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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In the face of such forces, all people can do is find ways to use words to recreate what was lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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For younger patients wary of the frozen look—remember, youthful faces move—Wexler likes to employ lower doses of Botox via ultra-targeted micro injections administered on specific areas of the face such as the forehead, brows, or around the eyes.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the most recent suit, filed Dec. 27 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, former patients accuse Brock of groping their breasts and genitals unnecessarily under the pretense of legitimate medical examinations.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Both Loughlin and Giannulli, 57, pleaded guilty last May to paying $500,000 in bribes to get Olivia Jade and Isabella fraudulently admitted to the University of Southern California on the pretense of being recruits for the school’s rowing team.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2024
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These designs offer something more fundamental than a little superficial soothing or the consolations of veneer.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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That is because a sequin is a shortcut: to glamour and escape and the veneer of showbiz.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Niacinamide serum to control oil production and reduce pores and redness Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to help exfoliate the surface layer of dry skin Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) to treat oily and acne-prone skin and penetrate deeper into pores.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The winner goes on to the Super Bowl on February 9. Who will perform in the Super Bowl Halftime show?—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The site’s products and services include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for iOS and Android; and X-Ray on Prime Video, which provides viewers additional information about movies and TV shows.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During their brief appearance, broadcast live on Israeli television, some of the hostages smiled and waved, raising their arms and giving thumbs up signs in front of the crowd.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sitting in front of local leaders, Trump again wrongly blamed elements of the fire disaster on a lack of water resources coming from the Delta and environmental protections for the delta smelt, a small fish near extinction that has become a symbol of GOP frustration.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Laforet explained that human eyes are needed to evaluate aspects of color like texture, gloss and metamerism—or the phenomenon where color appears different when seen under a different type of lighting.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lawrence wore a light blush, pink gloss, and black eyeliner.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Venice, Rio and New Orleans, outlandish disguises give revelers a chance to flaunt their individuality.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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In that segment, produced by NFL Films and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, Eli dressed in a similar disguise to Powers to appear in walk-on tryouts for Penn State's football team.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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