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also façades
1
as in fronts
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 pretenses
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 veneers
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 facades
Vivid blues, yellows and reds make the brick facades along West 18th Street pop.
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The west and south facades would be restored, while the rest is a modern building designed by Carrier Johnson + Culture.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Looking at storefront facades and storefronts and just cleaning up and adding some beautification efforts.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The alert follows multiple unconfirmed social media reports appearing to capture Iranian Shahed drones slamming into the facades of large buildings near Bahrain’s capital, Manama.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
These aren’t just pretty facades.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
The reports submitted to the weather service describe trees blocking roadways, falling onto vehicles and landing on building facades.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Some facades step out; others are set back.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The west and south facades would be restored, while the rest is a modern building designed by Carrier Johnson + Culture.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Looking at storefront facades and storefronts and just cleaning up and adding some beautification efforts.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The alert follows multiple unconfirmed social media reports appearing to capture Iranian Shahed drones slamming into the facades of large buildings near Bahrain’s capital, Manama.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
These aren’t just pretty facades.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
The reports submitted to the weather service describe trees blocking roadways, falling onto vehicles and landing on building facades.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Some facades step out; others are set back.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facades
Noun
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If Kharg Island were seriously threatened, Tehran would likely respond across multiple fronts.—
Imtiaz Tyab,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Villa are fighting fully across both league and European fronts, so managing a tricky knockout path with domestic commitments will be challenging.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The adults were arrested on suspicion of theft from an elder, theft by false pretenses, conspiracy, contracting without a license and other offenses.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yet even as Starbucks attempts to refocus on coffee by moving away from desserts masquerading as drinks, newer chains are making no pretenses about selling beverages that can easily tide someone over through a mealtime or two.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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The natural and black ash veneers both make for great contemporary canvases when putting together your dream bedscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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This moment will come in many guises.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Both marques returned to the competition this year in new guises.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While hair glosses and hair glazes are extremely similar, there are a few key differences.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Complement your new set with a MAC lip liner and lipstick kit, which can be layered underneath either of the Yves Saint Laurent glosses.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
24 Dec. 2025
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The three-week experiment marks a turning point for the 10-year-old brand, which has built a loyal following through accessible prices and high-touch customer initiatives, including client trunk shows.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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The additional shows will push the veteran metal band even further into 2027, with new the latest dates slated for March 4 & 6 and March 11 & 13.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By mimicking each other’s body poses.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Working from home poses some unique challenges that are not necessarily present when commuting to an office each day.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia brought NFL disguises to an Ohio State defense that could have three defenders picked in the top 10 in this year’s draft.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The use of disguises or other misrepresentations by immigration authorities has drawn attention in recent months, after federal agents were seen posing as utility workers and other service employees in Minneapolis and elsewhere.—
JAKE OFFENHARTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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