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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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3
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
So, try the spread at Trinquet, a cozy restaurant in the Old Town, the historic center where some facades date back to the medieval period.
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Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Improvements could include fixes to building facades, sidewalks, lighting or murals in Dallas City Council District 7.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
There are still some facades, some ruins of the more historic buildings and the Palisades.
—Tonya Mosley, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
The era of sleek glass facades is making way for grander, brawnier towers that nod to America’s architectural past.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The facades of eight landmarks were turning into giant countdown clocks presenting a three-minute light show at midnight.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
During the festival, SCAD will introduce new backlot facades as well as plans for two new soundstages and 11 new classrooms set to open in 2026.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the team announced the creation of a new way to evaluate the performance of photoactive materials for semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs), which could transform how energy is harvested through everyday surfaces like windows, screens, and facades.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Large glass facades on the south and east sides of the building open the interiors to an inner garden, while the north and west facades recall industrial rigor through framed concrete openings.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Improvements could include fixes to building facades, sidewalks, lighting or murals in Dallas City Council District 7.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
There are still some facades, some ruins of the more historic buildings and the Palisades.
—Tonya Mosley, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
The era of sleek glass facades is making way for grander, brawnier towers that nod to America’s architectural past.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The facades of eight landmarks were turning into giant countdown clocks presenting a three-minute light show at midnight.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
During the festival, SCAD will introduce new backlot facades as well as plans for two new soundstages and 11 new classrooms set to open in 2026.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the team announced the creation of a new way to evaluate the performance of photoactive materials for semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs), which could transform how energy is harvested through everyday surfaces like windows, screens, and facades.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Large glass facades on the south and east sides of the building open the interiors to an inner garden, while the north and west facades recall industrial rigor through framed concrete openings.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facades
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Impressively, Newcastle have reached mid-January still fighting — and, in a roundabout way, even (arguably) thriving — on all four fronts, albeit in a non-linear and rarely convincing fashion.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Where this cold front originates matters, as Pacific fronts typically don’t bring sharply cooler weather to Austin.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kingstringer and Ledesma were booked into the Contra Costa County Jail on suspicion of grand theft of an animal, theft by false pretenses and conspiracy.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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They were booked into Contra Costa County jail on charges of grand theft of an animal, theft by false pretenses and conspiracy.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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While the clinic is widely associated with aesthetic work such as veneers, smile design, and Hollywood Smile makeovers, its service range extends from basic oral care to complex rehabilitations involving implants and full-arch restorations.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Populism in all its guises surfaces problems but rarely solves them.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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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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There’s no denying that 2025 was a big year for blush blindness and a full-fledged renaissance of juicy lip combos—balms, glosses, stains, liners, and everything in between.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
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Back in October, the Golden Globes announced a longer list of 25 shows eligible for these first-ever podcast nominations, determined by the Globes' data partner, Luminate.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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On the television side, popular shows like The Pitt, and The Studio won big at the Golden Globes, with Noah Wyle winning for his dramatic performance in the medical series, while Seth Rogen earned a Globe for his work in the streaming comedy.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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According to Homeland Security's policy, deadly force cannot be used to stop someone who is fleeing, though it is authorized when an officer believes that someone who's trying to escape poses a serious threat to the officer or others.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Shanahan was asked about the problems Hurts poses.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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One pattern rationalizes exploitation and disguises harm as the price of progress.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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From the costume-picking process to the crazy disguises stars must wear off camera, keep scrolling for the wildest rules contestants on The Masked Singer must follow.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Facades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facades. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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