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barefaced

adjective

ˈber-ˈfāst How to pronounce barefaced (audio)
Definition of barefacednext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation a barefaced challenge for a fight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barefaced
  1. obvious
  2. apparent
  3. unmistakable
  4. evident
  5. straightforward
  6. clear
Adjective
  • Often the most fascinating questions are the ones with no obvious or direct rewards.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • If an offside decision is obvious, the VAR clears it immediately.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • His managerial shortcomings have been apparent at times, and his expiring contract made everything seemingly less complicated.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Eco effort The Rosewood group has a green initiative that includes energy conservation, prioritizing sustainability, and embracing a sense of place, but specifics about the Vienna hotel weren’t apparent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • If brand copy should be taken with a gallon of Morton, Elsesser’s duality is unmistakable.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of dishes unique to Palm Beach, too—crudos, handmade pastas, lobster salad, and a particularly tempting dessert list—but the Riviera influence is unmistakable.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • That wasn’t for a lack of skill, though, and his repertoire has again been evident this summer during another productive training camp.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That was quite evident at Evans on Saturday afternoon in this year’s edition of the Soul Bowl.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • What might have been an exciting matchup between two power hitters was instead a straightforward drubbing, largely because Osaka couldn’t serve at full power.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this straightforward daily workhorse for a solid $180 off.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Mourinho’s aim to get closer to his players has been especially clear with the team’s biggest names.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Congress has bipartisan bills in the works aimed at setting clearer federal consumer protections, including age verification.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
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“Barefaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barefaced. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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