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
Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Tuesday’s episode often comprises bits that have never been stress-tested in front of a crowd.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026
Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At the retailer's Nashville store during CMA Fest weekend, the singer caught up with PEOPLE about fronting the campaign, her personal style and her best shopping tip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Adjective
G4Free ShiftReady Yoga Dress Pants A faux front fly and exposed front seams lend these yoga pants a dressier, work-ready vibe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Noun
Resort season is beginning to wind down and while all is mostly quiet on the womenswear front, the industry is not done with international summer travel just yet.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Tuesday’s episode often comprises bits that have never been stress-tested in front of a crowd.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026
Verb
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At the retailer's Nashville store during CMA Fest weekend, the singer caught up with PEOPLE about fronting the campaign, her personal style and her best shopping tip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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The greatest risk is likely along a frontal boundary laid over central Louisiana and into southeast Mississippi -- rainfall may be heavy for a few hours in this area on Tuesday and could lead to significant flooding.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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As the same frontal system pushes east, forecasters warn of another round of dangerous thunderstorms from Iowa and Missouri through the Great Lakes, with more travel disruptions and storm damage possible.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Tarps continue to cover portions of the facade where the name had been displayed.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Sign on facade at shoe company Allbirds, Walnut Creek, California, August 25, 2025.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Special effects artists and animators These workers create the visuals for films, television shows and video games.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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As a show of their doubt, top Iranian officials have vowed to sharply retaliate if the US violates the deal.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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There's a sofa bed in the seating area, as well as a desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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In camp, keep your sleeping area, cooking area and food storage area separate.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Stellar Texas lefty Dylan Volantis Georgia takes on Texas Saturday night in a College World Series game in Omaha, with the winner advancing to face either Oklahoma or Alabama on Monday.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Paraguay will face Turkey on June 19 in Santa Clara, California.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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One patient retained normal core disgust reactivity but could no longer recognize disgust in others’ faces; another with anterior insula damage showed dysregulation in both producing and experiencing disgust.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To test this hypothesis, the researchers recruited seven people who were scheduled for an anterior temporal lobectomy, a type of surgery in which pieces of brain tissue are removed in order to treat severe epilepsy.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The business owners argue that they’ve been denied leases in Westport for racially discriminatory reasons under the guise of improving public safety.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Opponents of affirmative action, who suspect that the process is still continuing under other guises, could seek to replicate the winning strategy of the Harvard and UNC cases, if testing data show large, unexplainable gaps in academic preparation among different student groups.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Noun
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There's so many elements to that.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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