as in frontal
being at or in the part of something opposite the back part
visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of front
Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Cameras: An additional camera could be integrated into the front bumper for enhanced Autopilot and FSD capabilities.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The train Meade was going to jump in front of to take his own life never came.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
The home is fronted by pristine lawns and a grand motor court with elegant landscaping.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Hanging a wreath on your front door is a quick and simple way to add autumnal charm to your front entryway.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Cameras: An additional camera could be integrated into the front bumper for enhanced Autopilot and FSD capabilities.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
The study participants were made to sit in front of a fluorescent light box that produced extremely bright white light at 10,000 lux for at least 30 minutes daily.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The train Meade was going to jump in front of to take his own life never came.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Michael De Luca is a relative spring chicken at 59, but he’s been fronting studio slates — at New Line, MGM, Amazon and Warner Bros. — for three decades.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
The home is fronted by pristine lawns and a grand motor court with elegant landscaping.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
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That may be followed by more widespread storms Thursday, which is Halloween, and into Friday morning as the frontal boundary stirs up the atmosphere over Houston.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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In honor of the star, 28, showing full frontal nudity in the Netflix crime drama, host Cohen, 56, counted down the top 5 most iconic full frontal moments on-screen over the years.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: The parking structure's new facade is the latest installation of the Art that Excites program that's curating 10 murals in public spaces around downtown Oceanside.Kate Murphy, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Albert Hotel feels both modern and luxe, but also authentically-minded, thanks to the limestone facades that echo the town’s 150-year-old historic buildings and culinary offerings that will celebrate local flavors.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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That includes shows in Denver at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 (at Ball Arena) and Colorado Springs, Sunday, Nov. 17 (Broadmoor World Arena).John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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The handcuffed teenager was buckled into the front seat of Truong’s patrol vehicle because there was not a caged holding area for detainees in the back seat of that particular vehicle.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Read Next: What Do Black Bears Eat? Black bears can quickly grow accustomed to a recurring food source in a particular area.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Blackwood faced New Jersey once last season, on Feb. 27 at SAP Center, but an injury forced him to leave the game after just 17 minutes.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Chargers don’t let their guard down Chargers face Titans with another chance to bury the past Wednesdays normally include a visit to the weight room for a workout with Ben Herbert, the Chargers’ director of player performance.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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Ventral hernias are located anywhere in the anterior (front) abdominal wall.Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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The muscle that performs this motion is the tibialis anterior, located along the front of the shinbone.Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Rio uses her own guise of Federal Agent Vidal to get close to Agatha in order to break the hex.Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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In a movie about trash people hurting one another because of horny, Jerry is arguably the cruelest, wrapping his manipulative, coercive behavior inside the guise of artistic malaise and sensitivity.Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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And yet who among us has not felt naïve in the pursuit of a trench, parka, or puffer that can withstand both the elements and the critical eye?Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Around 300 international industry professionals and buyers from 30 countries are attending this year’s edition of the event, which comprises three elements – Pitching, Market and Forum.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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