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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Even the smallest one is delightfully cozy, with a double bed and windows looking onto the street, perfect for a couple or solo traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Like when Edmonds drew in a double team in the post and found a Robinson for an open 3-pointer that gave TCU a 10-5 lead early in the first.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Taking a page out of Better Call Saul‘s playbook, NBC is launching a fake billboard-style ad for Jim Rockford, complete with a hotline number, just like the AMC drama did with attorney Saul Goodman.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Stone was dressed as an aesthetically conscious conservative housewife with a crisp button-down shirt, A-line skirt, peroxide blowout and fake facelift sutures.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 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

Adjective

That decision left the financially strained athletic department staring at a buyout of roughly $50 million.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
The relationship between LaLiga and Real Madrid is beyond strained—see Tebas’ Nazi comments as an example—but on this two agreed that everyone involved had to bend the knee.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of strained

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double (in)

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