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I took the remark as a bald-faced accusation that I had cheated
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Recent Examples of bald-faced
One of the most enduring presidential utterances of the 20th century was also a bald-faced lie.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
They are actually shaped like the nests of bald-faced hornets.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Every question posed to her by the Democratic senators was met with snark, contempt, and bald-faced lies.
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John Ficarra,
Air Mail,
11 Oct. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
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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.
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Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
They are actually shaped like the nests of bald-faced hornets.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bald-faced
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
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The warning delivered by this year’s primaries is unmistakable.
Adjective
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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As part of this shift, Cuban officers are opting to train soldiers in guerrilla tactics rather than conventional warfare — a strategic departure corroborated by Cancian that is also evident in the footage.
Adjective
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On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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How the Four-Box Decluttering Method Works The four-box decluttering method is a pretty simple and straightforward one.
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McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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“Bald-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bald-faced. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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