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
As more of the world classifies as having subtropical climates, adding pieces such as shorts, track pants, hoodies, double-faced jerseys and rip-stop fabrics rounds out offerings for different climates and activities, including ath-leisure dressing moments and travel.
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Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The brand’s coat collection included a new double-faced design made from 100 percent Saxon merino wool, available in both fantasy and solid colors.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Compact constructions—including some that are double-faced—are positioned for all seasons.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
Based on the yardage of double-faced cashmere used at the recent shows, fashion hasn’t yet moved on from minimalism.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Hunt’s guide through the thicket is a double-faced Genevan financier, Étienne Clavière, who admired the American Republic, opposed slavery and believed in the positive power of commerce.
—Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The brand’s coat collection included a new double-faced design made from 100 percent Saxon merino wool, available in both fantasy and solid colors.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Compact constructions—including some that are double-faced—are positioned for all seasons.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
Based on the yardage of double-faced cashmere used at the recent shows, fashion hasn’t yet moved on from minimalism.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Hunt’s guide through the thicket is a double-faced Genevan financier, Étienne Clavière, who admired the American Republic, opposed slavery and believed in the positive power of commerce.
—Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-faced
Adjective
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With Ella Toone or Park in the No 10 role, the former Bayern Munich player will add balance in a double pivot alongside Hinata Miyazawa allowing United more control in midfield.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert earlier in 2025 to encourage parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with responding to a fake text.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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To make Reen feel comfortable and truly welcomed, Long’s entire extended family wore fake tattoo sleeves to the reunion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What most activates Dunn’s rage is the misogyny that only deepened amid all the pretended freedoms of the counterculture.—
Sam Sacks,
WSJ,
11 Nov. 2022
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The woman is long gone, so Freer has to imagine her consent — in a history so full of gaps, coercion, and disappearance, a pretended connection is better than none at all.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2022
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“Double-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-faced. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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