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
For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
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
There are no weapons here, but the goods that hang from the walls—silk-denim jackets, double-faced cashmere coats, nappa-leather outerwear burnished by waxed finishes—feel just as lethal.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 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
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
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
There are no weapons here, but the goods that hang from the walls—silk-denim jackets, double-faced cashmere coats, nappa-leather outerwear burnished by waxed finishes—feel just as lethal.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-faced
Adjective
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With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson took a double minor for high-sticking, and Jason Zucker scored on the power play to get the Sabres back within one going into the first intermission.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Off Campus uses the messy lives of these athletes to explore romance tropes like fake-dating plots, enemies-to-lovers twists, secret relationships, and more.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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The Sentinel story published earlier this month featured both Gavi’s and Bastien’s cases as examples of Florida’s inconsistent approach to dealing with nurses who received degrees from roughly two dozen schools that sold fake nursing degrees to more than 7,000 people over the past several years.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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García and Calvo have had a strained relationship since both attempted to run for office in the city, although García eventually withdrew from the race.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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First, the explosion of remote work during the pandemic strained ties between colleagues who once saw each other in the office every day.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Double-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-faced. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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