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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
The hotel has also quickly risen to become one of the most coveted wedding destinations on the East Coast; its trademark cheery yellow facade and beachfront real estate lend itself to particularly stunning photos.
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Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Director Alex García shot interiors in the pharmacy while its facade helped inspire that of anarchist Alirio Noguera’s shop in Ep. 2.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Both share similar pointed turrets and feature small windows along the facade.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Step through the red-brick facade any morning of the week for a coffee and a nosh—and don’t miss out on the latkes served with applesauce and sour cream or the matzo ball soup.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Director Alex García shot interiors in the pharmacy while its facade helped inspire that of anarchist Alirio Noguera’s shop in Ep. 2.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Both share similar pointed turrets and feature small windows along the facade.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Step through the red-brick facade any morning of the week for a coffee and a nosh—and don’t miss out on the latkes served with applesauce and sour cream or the matzo ball soup.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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In another incident, a car which had accidentally turned onto the course was forced to reverse in the face of the oncoming peloton.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Using the face of a clock as a guide, leave palm frond clusters to form a 9-to-3 look.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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For more about how to tell generative AI to carry out a pretense, known as an AI persona, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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There were no pretenses and no judgments — a theme that resonated throughout the retreat.—
Colby Holiday,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Quaid has gotten good at playing a fake-feminist dork: seemingly funny and well-meaning, his charm a thin veneer for a lot of seething, nerdy resentment (his work in Scream is another fine example).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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In turn, The Comfort of Strangers is a defiantly odd film, one that presents a respectable veneer only to shed it in favor of psychosexual gamesmanship.—
Vikram Murthi,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
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The dog previously found remains 50 feet below the surface, Sills said.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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On the surface, dietary advice to eat more vegetables hardly seems pernicious.—
Rachel Hope Cleves / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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But in the end, the show rises or falls on whether the audience is carried along — or even cares about — Jesse’s private journey of salvation.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Information on how to secure tickets to the shows is available on the band’s website.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Past the mound and huddled behind the screen, pitching coach J.P. Martinez was joined by Webb, Verlander and Robbie Ray — one of several early indications that the accomplished front of the Giants rotation will be actively guiding the young pitchers who will comprise the rest of the group.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The front of the vehicle immediately lifted into the air, and like Preece said, the windy conditions – two delays came in this race from inclement weather – made the car lift off the track altogether.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Best adds that beyond color and pattern, paint finishes, particularly high gloss shines, can be used to reflect light and highlight architectural details, too. 3.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Glossy lip products had a big moment last year, and Chang was not immune to the hype—though instead of the popular glosses and tinted balms that went viral stateside, Chang fell in love with the Korean makeup brand Amuse’s Dew Tint.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Orange Piccolo Orange Piccolo (Giant) Gamma 1 Gamma 2 Cell Max That's not all, as all DLC owners will also get a Piccolo (Red Ribbon soldier disguise) costume and three custom battles.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Stafford wasn’t perfect, and some of Minnesota’s defensive disguises worked.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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