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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
The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.
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Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The National Trust’s endangered list is often associated with crumbling facades or vulnerable landscapes.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Houzz notes that 69 percent of homeowners are opting for different trim and wall colors, indicating a strong preference for varied facades.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Their work, recently published in ACS Energy Letters, could eventually pave the way for electricity-generating windows, glass facades, smart glasses, vehicle sunroofs, and other surfaces that currently sit passively in the sunlight.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Over the next five years restoration will extend to the three great rose windows of the west, north, and south façades, the flying buttresses of the nave, the west façade towers, and the windows of the nave tribune as well as the choir chapels.
—Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Observing how a city’s facades change and wondering what that does to the municipal spirit behind them has a parallel with the major makeover David is about to undergo.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The National Trust’s endangered list is often associated with crumbling facades or vulnerable landscapes.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Houzz notes that 69 percent of homeowners are opting for different trim and wall colors, indicating a strong preference for varied facades.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Their work, recently published in ACS Energy Letters, could eventually pave the way for electricity-generating windows, glass facades, smart glasses, vehicle sunroofs, and other surfaces that currently sit passively in the sunlight.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Over the next five years restoration will extend to the three great rose windows of the west, north, and south façades, the flying buttresses of the nave, the west façade towers, and the windows of the nave tribune as well as the choir chapels.
—Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Observing how a city’s facades change and wondering what that does to the municipal spirit behind them has a parallel with the major makeover David is about to undergo.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facades
Noun
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The new fee is being litigated on multiple fronts, with mixed results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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This is a different recruiting cycle for the Dawgs on many fronts, including that one.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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For all the Court’s pretenses—all of its insistence on the rule of law, precedent, and good faith—many critics and supporters of the Roberts Court see the institution as an appendage of the Republican Party.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Old furniture often features solid wood construction and quality joinery, while many newer pieces rely on veneers or particleboard, Pearce says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Noun
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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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Opponents of affirmative action, who suspect that the process is still continuing under other guises, could seek to replicate the winning strategy of the Harvard and UNC cases, if testing data show large, unexplainable gaps in academic preparation among different student groups.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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From the best nude lipsticks to glosses with the right amount of shine, here are the products to use for Nina Park lips.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2026
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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After rape allegations on Married At First Sight UK rocked the UK television industry, there has been a growing conversation about how welfare is administered on major reality shows.—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 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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Plan different outfits and poses, and take pictures outside or around town.—
Parents,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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That’s because the set is made from ribbed fabric that disguises wrinkles well and gives the set a more stylish edge.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Facades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facades. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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