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also façade
1
as in face
a forward part or surface
all of the stores in the mall have facades that are in keeping with the style of a 19th-century American village
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2
as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
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3
as in veneer
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the company's facade of success collapsed when it was revealed that its financial officers had been cooking the books for years
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Recent Examples of facade
Behind the striking facade is a suite-only hotel with 52 keys, including the Aman Suite, a sprawling 76,000-square-foot apartment with three bedrooms and a private spa.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The new campus replaces a creaky, 1930s-era school with a dignified facade and bell tower.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
For the past two years, a prototype facade has been in use on a greenhouse in the University of Freiburg's Botanical Garden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
—Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
When a simple mistake turns into a fatal error for one of his patients, Sam tries to bury the truth under a facade of perfection, knowing that a lifetime of deceit is about to be exposed.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The new campus replaces a creaky, 1930s-era school with a dignified facade and bell tower.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
For the past two years, a prototype facade has been in use on a greenhouse in the University of Freiburg's Botanical Garden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
—Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
When a simple mistake turns into a fatal error for one of his patients, Sam tries to bury the truth under a facade of perfection, knowing that a lifetime of deceit is about to be exposed.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Appleton was found dead in his truck with a gunshot to the side of his head and face.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Perhaps Posey will look into that now that the pretense of the campaign has been lost.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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UConn is already closing small classes and programs on the pretense of efficiency, while asking faculty to teach increasingly larger classes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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The Apple study's revelation that AI reasoning models fail when faced with true complexity mirrors how overconfident individuals often struggle with genuinely challenging problems while maintaining their persuasive veneer.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Her no-preparation veneers, an advanced technique that enhances smiles without removing natural tooth structure, exemplify this philosophy.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Through their perspectives, black humor flows freely, as the motivations and experiences that brought this motley crew together rise to the surface.—
Carole V. Bell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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It was found approximately 165 feet below the water’s surface and positioned upside down.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In the wake of the band’s first few shows of their latest tour, Smallwood shared a reflective post on social media over the weekend, thanking fans for their support of new drummer Simon Dawson, and applauding those who heeded his request for limited phone usage during the gigs.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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And thank you to everyone who not only watched the show, but took Spencer James’s mantra of ‘Dream Big.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Casto has begun stripping varietal names from the front of bottles, starting with cabernet franc.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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On the Aussie front, beloved indie rockers Cloud Control re-enter the ARIA Albums Chart at No. 19 with their 2010 debut Bliss Release, following their surprise reunion after a seven-year hiatus.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Behind the gloss of aspirational social-media content are complex surgeries with real consequences.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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For those considering blonde, Hazan recommends the Glaze Super Gloss—a semi-permanent conditioning gloss that boosts color and shine.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Its own take on the genre is breezy and mostly low-stakes; even the deadly shootout that opens the pilot is prefaced by some fizzy, funny banter over whether a hockey mask disguise reads more Heat or Friday the 13th.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The unnamed 61-year-old woman used an array of wigs and disguises to impersonate male and female applicants, the U.K. Home Office said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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