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also façade
1
as in front
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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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
South Grove Holdings purchased the building for $1 million in September from Cuming Holdings, which spent $740,000 stabilizing the structure and bracing/preserving the facades after a second roof collapse in August 2025.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Underground work on the plaza is nearly complete and construction on the stairwells and brick facade for the parking garage is on track to be done by June 1, Brodigan said.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The design of the mikvah was approved with another long list of conditions including things like alterations on the type of window glass, exterior lighting, facade materials and landscaping.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The name on the façade has changed, but the address remains dedicated to hospitality.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Underground work on the plaza is nearly complete and construction on the stairwells and brick facade for the parking garage is on track to be done by June 1, Brodigan said.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The design of the mikvah was approved with another long list of conditions including things like alterations on the type of window glass, exterior lighting, facade materials and landscaping.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The name on the façade has changed, but the address remains dedicated to hospitality.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
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The discrepancy in how people view AI has perhaps never been so apparent as this past week, after a viral essay from an AI CEO and investor claimed the tech is coming for any job that involves sitting in front of a computer.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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By providing support for the entire agriculture industry, the commissioner's role is key in helping on these fronts.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cluely might have deployed a few provocative stunts to raise millions of dollars for a service that didn’t really work and could barely be said to exist, but Donald Boat did away with even the pretense.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ever the showman, Marty relishes ditching the pretense and his wardrobe onstage, embracing his competitive streak.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In some instances, the interaction may have a veneer of consent, or of quid pro quo.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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The veneer on this rubber wood piece brings warmth to its clean, tapered construction.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government insisted his case had nothing to do with press freedom, saying the defendants used journalism as a guise to commit acts that harmed Hong Kong and China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both marques returned to the competition this year in new guises.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Because the pigment load is higher than a traditional gloss, the results tend to last longer (roughly 4-10 washes), particularly on porous hair.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Using a flat finish on the walls creates a soft, velvety backdrop, while semi-gloss on the trim and casings draws the eye to the room’s architectural details.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Figure skating is like a pageant wrapped in a game show with a little bit of reality show thrown in.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the show, Chioma tells Choe how British Vogue’s Gisele Pelicot digital cover story came to be.—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fully aware of how costly the mistake was, Glenn couldn’t hide her disappointment immediately after hitting her final pose, grimacing and trying to hold back her emotions.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of her favorite things to do during these sleep sojourns is pose personal, even existential questions — probing the mysterious terrain of her own subconscious mind.—
Carolyn Y. Johnson,
Washington Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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The act allows the president to push industries to create materials and goods for national defense.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Enter Sheila, a street magician blackballed by the local boys club who wows Lincoln with her tips-only act.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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