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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
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Besides their obvious beauty, wicker baskets are superior for storage (especially laundry), providing excellent ventilation that prevents mold and mildew from damaging your linens.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Driving through this area of the West Bank, east of Ramallah, the expansion is obvious from the main roads.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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In Moby Dick, Wilson cleaves to the story’s central existential quest, evoking the strangeness and humor of his source material through his own unmistakable landscapes.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Upon arrival, officers discovered a man in his 20s with apparent gunshot wounds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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That kind of democratization of luxury is evident in Berryman’s interior, with a layout that combines guests and crew rather than separates them.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 May 2026
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At La Grand’Vigne, chef Nicolas Masse’s reverence for nature and terroir is evident from the get-go.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The answer is fairly straightforward.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The rules surrounding joint accounts and debt collection aren't always straightforward, either.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Set one clear priority and start there.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bald-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bald-faced. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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