ABOUT-FACES Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

about-faces 1 of 2

noun

plural of about-face

as in reversals

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters

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about-faces

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verb

present tense third-person singular of about-face

as in reverts

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as in pivots

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straightens

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Recent Examples of about-faces

Noun

One of the most notable about-faces on screens is a new initiative from American Airlines. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships. — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The Chapek chapter and previous succession about-faces that saw presumed heirs-apparent like Tom Staggs leave the company were blemishes on Iger’s otherwise strong record. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 The video then about-faces towards a utopia where people have toed the left-wing climate change line and saved the planet. — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored. — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025

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Noun

But while anti-immigrant, pro-Russian parties have made inroads across the continent in recent years, there have also been notable reversals, and some have softened their views to build coalitions with moderates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
But making global hits these days is complicated by tightening production budgets internationally and regulatory reversals at home.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reversals

Verb

The lease limits what can be built on the site and once the agreement is complete, ownership reverts back to the Spanglers.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
The school is owned by the city of Pembroke Pines, and a lease says the property reverts back to the city in 2037.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of reverts

Verb

Plan at least one day that starts with breakfast at Veranda, continues with a lazy stretch at the Four Seasons pool, and then pivots to Mandalay Bay Beach’s wave pool or lazy river if anyone in your group wants more action.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The Kiros campaign quickly pivots to a protest at the state capitol instead.

— Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of pivots

Verb

At Vik in Chile, chef Pablo Cáceres reverses the traditional pairing process, creating hyperlocal dishes specifically for the estate’s wines.

— Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Unselfed love reverses the world’s sway that would turn us away from the always-available guiding, loving, and healing messages of the eternal Christ that lead us to do good deeds to benefit humanity, individually or collectively.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reverses

Verb

Hyatt Regency Aruba rounds out its culinary offerings with a juice bar and pizza truck on the beach, a breakfast buffet, an outdoor café, and a pier serving cocktails and light snacks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Heat it through on the stove and dinner is mostly handled, though a swirl of cream or a slice of crusty bread rounds it out.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rounds

Verb

The White House had to make room for the Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.

— Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Overhead looms The Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026

Definition of arcs

Verb

Crawl 2 will be up against Sony’s Fake Skating and also bows the week after Warner Bros/DC’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Related Stories The announcement was made on the eve of the Warsaw International Film Festival where the film bows in competition.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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