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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
The color palette was inspired by the vibrant facades of Buenos Aires’ La Boca neighborhood, evolving from pure white to cobalt blue, and punctuated with shades of pink.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The building’s facade features a name at the top that lists both the Palisades and Venice as locations.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
City staff is recommending that signage should be limited to one per façade for a total of four wall signs, city officials wrote in a planning report.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Now the building is vacant and dilapidated, with broken windows and planks of wood falling off the facade.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The building’s facade features a name at the top that lists both the Palisades and Venice as locations.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
City staff is recommending that signage should be limited to one per façade for a total of four wall signs, city officials wrote in a planning report.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Now the building is vacant and dilapidated, with broken windows and planks of wood falling off the facade.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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By Monday, Broncos Country's biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous -- especially on the respect front.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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The video footage shows protesters standing on steps leading up toward the federal building throwing traffic cones at federal officers wearing body armor and standing in front of the entrance to the building.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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This week’s truncating of the schedule removed whatever pretense remained that Kennedy’s HHS would respect the scientific process for making decisions about vaccines even when that process was dominated by allies who had already taken action to roll back recommendations.—
Grayson Logue,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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But gone are the days when those books were displayed to show off the intellect and interests of their owners — and with it, the pretense, at least, that their owners had read them.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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On this occasion, at the beginning of a campaign that would end with Liverpool being crowned champions for the first time in 30 years, a veneer was scratched.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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It’s finished with oak veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Approved by The Boss himself, the live-music and storytelling show finds Azaria slipping into his best Springsteen guise for a night of gruff tales and greatest hits.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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Buyers are craving warmth and personality again, so that ultra-white, high gloss cabinetry can actually make a house feel dated and uninspired.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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That, and gloss treatments between color appointments.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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The famed illusionists, best known for their Las Vegas show at the Mirage Resort and Casino, first met while working on a cruise ship in 1957.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The show will star Rachel Bloom and comedian Rory Scovel as the central couple, Bloom's Rosie and Scovel's Alex Zilbalodis.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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The film highlights the threat a border wall poses to the jaguars' migration corridors into the United States.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their pose recalls the traditional Annunciation scene, with Mary and the Archangel Gabriel facing each other.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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