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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
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.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Well, mounting heavy opaque panels across glass skyscraper facades radically changes the appearance, weight, and thermal characteristics of the building itself.
—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
All of the buildings have these facades that are intricately carved in Baroque and Rococo designs.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
But the school occupies its own campus, Schwarzman College, modeled on the individual venues at Harvard and Oxford, boasting their own historic facades, where students live and dine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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
Well, mounting heavy opaque panels across glass skyscraper facades radically changes the appearance, weight, and thermal characteristics of the building itself.
—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
All of the buildings have these facades that are intricately carved in Baroque and Rococo designs.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
But the school occupies its own campus, Schwarzman College, modeled on the individual venues at Harvard and Oxford, boasting their own historic facades, where students live and dine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facades
Noun
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This gray-and-white kitchen uses two-tone paint and Shaker-style fronts for a classic design.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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The collection emphasizes fabric quality and comfort, and this easygoing dress delivers on both fronts.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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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
Noun
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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
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Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Berenger, a character who appears in different guises in several of his plays, is Ionesco’s version of Everyman.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 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
Noun
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Only a lucky few get to experience one of the most magical natural light shows.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The actor has previously starred in several movies and TV shows — including The Crow, Tom & Jerry, Heavyweight and This Town.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Some of yoga’s most familiar poses are the warrior asanas, derived from Hindu mythology.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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