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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 facade of The New York Stock Exchange is seen in the Financial District in New York City on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Reuters reported that at least one Iranian missile struck Beersheba, Israel’s largest southern city, early Friday, ripping off the facade of at least one apartment complex and leaving a crater in a residential area.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 June 2025
One missile hit the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv, causing minor damage to its facade, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in a post on X, adding the consulate would remain closed on Monday.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 16 June 2025
Last month, on the facade of the Agriculture Department that faces the Mall, a huge banner of Trump's face was draped between the columns alongside one of Lincoln.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Reuters reported that at least one Iranian missile struck Beersheba, Israel’s largest southern city, early Friday, ripping off the facade of at least one apartment complex and leaving a crater in a residential area.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 June 2025
One missile hit the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv, causing minor damage to its facade, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in a post on X, adding the consulate would remain closed on Monday.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 16 June 2025
Last month, on the facade of the Agriculture Department that faces the Mall, a huge banner of Trump's face was draped between the columns alongside one of Lincoln.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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Moreover, some leadership teams today have heightened security concerns, in addition to the challenge of acting as the face and key driver of an organization’s strategic direction.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Alexander punched his father in the face, prompting Taylor to call 911.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The federal indictment alleges that Combs and his associates lured two of the women under the pretense of a romantic relationship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident said someone convinced them to sign a property deed in lieu of foreclosure to avoid filing for bankruptcy.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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They’re made from 100% vegan materials, including a vegan leather strap upper, a cork veneer midsole trim, and the aforementioned comfy footbed.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
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Behind the veneer of philanthropy, however, prosecutors allege most of Ahmed’s professional life was built on fraud.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Plus, take the elbow grease out of scrubbing hard surfaces and opt for this electric spin scrubber that’s 42 percent off.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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However, this exact reason could be beneficial for sleepers with back pain, as well as heavier sleepers, who require a firmer surface to keep their spines happy and in alignment.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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More than a decade after its premiere, the show has experienced a major resurgence, especially among members of Gen Z (like myself).—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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That’s certainly rare — especially when the show has been this successful.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Taiwanese air force personnel standing in front of an armed F-16V fighter jet behind two Harpoon anti-ship missiles during a drill at Hualien Air Force base on August 17, 2022.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Each couple then goes on a five-minute speed date live in front of the audience.—
Ryan P. C. Trimble,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Most importantly, the conservation angle isn’t some campaign gloss.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Everything is à la carte: the single process, the shampoo with gloss.—
Kelli Acciardo,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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Police said Soliman planned his attack for more than a year, and arrived in Boulder after driving from his home in Colorado Springs, stopping along the way to buy gasoline, glass bottles, a weed sprayer and flowers to provide a disguise.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Despite being dressed in a disguise and giving police a fake name, Elizabeth was ultimately saved by authorities and reunited with her family — while her kidnappers were taken into custody.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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