DOUBLE-FACED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

double-faced

adjective

ˌdə-bəl-ˈfāst

Definition of double-faced

as in double

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express you'll find out how double-faced she is when you're no further help to her career

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Recent Examples of double-faced Leather, suede, velvet, bugle beads, inky denim, double-face wool. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 Cashmere sport coats, double-faced finishes, sculptural outerwear and timeless eveningwear which showcased the collection’s focus on expert tailoring. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 Cashmere or camel, a double-faced coat or trench works best, worn open to signify the loosening of bonds. — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 18 Oct. 2025 This robe is no exception, thanks to its silky double-face fleece knit, shawl collar hood, and pockets. — Madison Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for double-faced

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Ambiguity, subtext, double meanings, and metaphor course through all of them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
And companies in the entertainment, media and tech sectors are responding by spending substantially more on CEO security, by double — and in some cases triple — digits.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Once roles are introduced to the game, the players make a comedy meal out of loudly fake narrating what Sam is doing while they’re blindfolded.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Those who speak a password, released via social media, receive a fake business card, which does mean many a guest is standing there shouting a password at the actor.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.

— Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

Definition of lip

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Gasper, who turns 31 next month, played for a month in the tense environment of the Dominican Winter League, then was summoned by Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic after former Red Sox catcher Kyle Teel suffered a strained right hamstring.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Fielder said the relationship grew strained as Evans tried to exert greater control over the project.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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double (in)

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