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not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
I took the remark as a bald-faced accusation that I had cheated
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Recent Examples of bald-faced
These insects also often may be mistaken for bald-faced hornets or other similarly-appearing species, says Bartlett.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
But even worse are the bald-faced lies blue-state politicians tell you to defend the gouging.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Every question posed to her by the Democratic senators was met with snark, contempt, and bald-faced lies.
—John Ficarra, Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a bald-faced, unabashed attack on the democratic values our country was founded on and the people of Texas are being betrayed by their Republican representatives.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Demand an end to bald-faced lies and ballooning of the budget deficit.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
But even worse are the bald-faced lies blue-state politicians tell you to defend the gouging.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Every question posed to her by the Democratic senators was met with snark, contempt, and bald-faced lies.
—John Ficarra, Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a bald-faced, unabashed attack on the democratic values our country was founded on and the people of Texas are being betrayed by their Republican representatives.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Demand an end to bald-faced lies and ballooning of the budget deficit.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bald-faced
Adjective
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Make kind choices and keep boundaries obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The following year, Salling died at age 35 of an apparent suicide.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This season was too miserable, and this club was too far below any reasonable standard to deny the long-evident reality that a full, disciplined rebuild is now an absolute necessity.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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In their video announcing the show’s ending, Hadel and Cusack emphasized that these episodes are not a proper finale of any sort, and that’s very evident from watching them.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For Shaina Wilkins, justice is straightforward.—
Ash-har Quraishi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This straightforward set-up lays the groundwork for a moving, and often anxiety-inducing, investigation of language, empathy, and miscommunication.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But there seems to be a clear increase in the number of ticks out there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Share a clear plan, and invite real input.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bald-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bald-faced. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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