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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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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
Narrow lanes wind past jewelry shops, rum bars and pastel facades.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
In Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, a small Section 8 housing community of 17 buildings stands out for its bright blue facades.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
The National Trust’s endangered list is often associated with crumbling facades or vulnerable landscapes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Atlas,
26 May 2026
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 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 most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facades
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Under their memorandum of understanding, fighting is supposed to cease on all fronts - including Lebanon.
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After eight years in office with a mostly friendly legislature, the Greenwich Democrat has forgotten how to handle the daily challenges of a competitive campaign fought on several fronts, including one within his own party.
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Fernando Navarro, 53, of Minneapolis, is facing four counts of felony fraud for collecting nearly $70,000 in funds from Minnesota's medical assistance program under false pretenses.
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However, according to Ryan, Hernandez was a fraud, allegedly seeking money under false pretenses.
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Upgrading the grid with wood veneers.
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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.
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Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The guild received a record number of submissions for its 13th annual celebration of outstanding creative visual contributions of location professionals in contemporary and period films and TV shows, along with commercials and film commissions from around the world.
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How have your previous live shows influenced the direction of this tour?
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The entire cast is part of an underground ballroom competition, going claw to claw in matchups that rank the best poses, death drops, outfits, name brands, and choreography.
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The choice Lind poses—wages and Social Security, or a capital stake—is a false one.
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Over the years, the team has built a brilliant stealth system that incorporates an open map and disguises, giving players the freedom to take out their mark.
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As the Washington Commanders adjust to a system built on disguises and attempt to make the same appear different, the on-field tweaks are constant.
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“Facades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facades. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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