1
as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Recent Examples of face
Eliza Shapiro, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That experience, and the new reality trans people will face under this order, are the tangible reflections of what may seem to others to be a mere letter on a page.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Rain also causes the river banks to rise and rock faces to become slippery.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
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Most of those schools have not yet faced any consequences for failing to boost their secular education.
—Eliza Shapiro, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That experience, and the new reality trans people will face under this order, are the tangible reflections of what may seem to others to be a mere letter on a page.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
The deal included the creation of a capsule collection of men’s and unisex pieces that launched last fall and Jonas served as the face of the brand through the spring 2025 season.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Rain also causes the river banks to rise and rock faces to become slippery.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
Verb
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Marvel’s Luke Cage, fronted by Mike Colter, bowed in September 2016 and flexed its muscle for two seasons, while Marvel’s Iron Fist, with Finn Jones in the title role of Danny Rand, launched in March 2017 and (somehow) also lasted two seasons.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
19 Feb. 2025
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She’s fronted a jewelry campaign for Pasquale Bruni and multiple campaigns for Guess.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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They were reported for confronting community members at 11 businesses.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chiara de Rege’s recent client, a professional couple with a growing family, were charmed by a wall covering from the designer’s Maison C line, cladding a washroom in their former home with the pattern.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Side hustles can encounter problems, and your income may fluctuate.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But what happened to his brain was remarkable – the only such case ever encountered by archeologists.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Michael’s sexuality has never been an issue, because Julia married him for a life of status and security, and is happy to keep up any facade necessary to maintain it.—
Mary Marge Locker,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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So are the movie theaters, some beloved restaurants and stores, a landmark hotel (although a new residential building features a replica facade).—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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In the movie, the monkey is a two-foot-tall sculpted plastic model whose arms bang up and down on a drum, as his mouth opens up to bare its teeth in a violent grimace.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Where does anxiety come in? Usually through the fingertips and toes, exiting in involuntary grimaces and moans, especially around 2AM.—
Kristen Radtke,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention the color, durability, extra storage, and waterproof exterior were perfect!—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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The exterior of the machine just needs a wipedown with a damp cloth.—
Michelle Love,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
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The royal’s first LFW look—a silky dressing-gown style dress by Bellville Sassoon—showed a bright twenty-something whose eyes lit up at clothing rails, according to her stylist Anna Harvey.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here’s a look at the hostages returned since the latest ceasefire began: Omer Wenkert, 23 Wenkert, a restaurant manager known for his love of dancing and sports, was taken captive from the Nova music festival in southern Israel.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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