variants
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 Dior store, located at 650 West 41st Avenue, has an exterior with a distinctive, elegant white marble facade in six finishes, which is enhanced by a graphic interpretation of cannage.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Trump had added his own name to the facade in December, over loud protests and in spite of lawsuits filed to stop him, and in spite of the law, which reserves such powers for Congress.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
In Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, a small Section 8 housing community of 17 buildings stands out for its bright blue facades.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The words about courage appear on a poster on the facade of the Office of Personnel Management.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for facade
David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Trump had added his own name to the facade in December, over loud protests and in spite of lawsuits filed to stop him, and in spite of the law, which reserves such powers for Congress.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
In Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, a small Section 8 housing community of 17 buildings stands out for its bright blue facades.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The words about courage appear on a poster on the facade of the Office of Personnel Management.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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The opening ceremony taking place on the plaza in front of the Chicago museum is invite-only.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The high-stakes presentation left her feeling particularly vulnerable when the incident unfolded in front of the crowd.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Mayim Bialik made her Big Bang Theory debut on season 3 as Amy, a neurobiologist who joined the gang under the pretense of being a potential love match for Sheldon via an online dating site.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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This year, McVay avoided any pretense of suspense.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Our suburban town of Kingston, across the Susquehanna River, had an optimistic, futuristic veneer with its new ranch and split-level houses and postwar adult toys like finned cars and color TVs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Except for the unfettered devotion in the latter is replaced by swooping strings and a gushy chorus that merely offer an antiseptic veneer.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The business owners argue that they’ve been denied leases in Westport for racially discriminatory reasons under the guise of improving public safety.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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There's gloss everywhere this season.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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There’s still gloss, still emotion, still the high-voltage pulse of pop running through it—but the center has shifted.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Special effects artists and animators These workers create the visuals for films, television shows and video games.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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As a show of their doubt, top Iranian officials have vowed to sharply retaliate if the US violates the deal.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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In 1989, at a dance club on Clark Street, a man struck a pose that changed Aaron Pierre Brown’s life.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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On Saturday, Biondo was one of 511 people who drew attention to the long-term threat climate change poses to the sport by simultaneously juggling a football for ten seconds in Miami Beach’s Lummus Park, setting a new Guinness World Record.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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