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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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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
And yeah, there was Alex Honnold, meticulously ascending the metal facade of a skyscraper without a safety rope.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
In an era where visibility is easy but legitimacy is rare, being verifiable is what separates influence from facade.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Botich is proposing $100,000 for a new façade grants program, $200,000 for landscaping grants and $50,000 for sign grants.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Using cranes, they will be stacked on the prepared foundation and assembled into an apartment complex that, once wrapped with a facade and landscaped, looks like any other, Peinemann said.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
In an era where visibility is easy but legitimacy is rare, being verifiable is what separates influence from facade.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Botich is proposing $100,000 for a new façade grants program, $200,000 for landscaping grants and $50,000 for sign grants.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Using cranes, they will be stacked on the prepared foundation and assembled into an apartment complex that, once wrapped with a facade and landscaped, looks like any other, Peinemann said.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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On the production front, Micron excels in advanced DRAM nodes, including the early sampling of 1-gamma DRAM using EUV.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Glenn stood in front of a crowd of reporters, Jets staffers and former Jets players at his introductory news conference as the franchise’s new head coach and announced to the world that things were going to be different with him in charge.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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For two hours, everyone agreed to the spectacle, and in that pretense, honesty found a surprising foothold.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There is no longer even pretense of remorse or accountability.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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While critics say these changes are merely cosmetic, many ordinary Bangladeshis have been sold on the veneer of incorruptibility that comes from a theological under-pinning.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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But ChatGPT and its ilk are also being used to give fraudulent or shoddy work a new veneer of plausibility, according to Mandy Hill, the managing director of academic publishing at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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At an Antarctic research station, a shape-shifting alien creature — in the initial guise of a dog — takes over and metamorphosizes into a variety of beings, supplanting the humans until their mutual distrust and isolation lead to paranoia and violence.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 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,
18 Jan. 2026
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Natalie Erika James throws a bunch of great ideas into her fem-horror riff on body dysmorphia, shame and the tireless quest for physical perfection in a culture obsessed with youthful hotness — following in the path of The Substance and Ryan Murphy’s latest dollop of high-gloss trash, The Beauty.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Her eyes were embellished with pumpkin-colored shadow on her lids, shimmering white shadow in her inner corners and sky-high lashes that tickled the bottoms of her brows, while her lips were lined in a dark taupe hue and filled with clear gloss.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Paris Couture Week, which the American designer’s Monday morning show kicked off, is for fantasy.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company confirmed to Vogue Business that Saks Global will have representation during fashion month to attend shows and place buys.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Neem oil affects insects' feeding abilities and acts as a repellent.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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The new Fed chief faces a tough balancing act on the dual mandate of fostering employment and keeping prices stable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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