1
as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Recent Examples of face
Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez, 38, is facing misdemeanor charges of battery resulting in injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle for his role in the altercation.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
While Kelce has embraced Kansas City with open arms, the city has done the same for his bride-to-be, with local businesses even flying flags with Swift's face on them, Fulk says.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Common reasons to grant extensions include if the resident is applying for FEMA funds, facing difficulties finding a contractor or working through an insurance claim.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez, 38, is facing misdemeanor charges of battery resulting in injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle for his role in the altercation.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
Naughton wore a black ensemble to the event that bared her midriff, and her cheekbones stood out in the photos posted due to her slimmer face.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
While Kelce has embraced Kansas City with open arms, the city has done the same for his bride-to-be, with local businesses even flying flags with Swift's face on them, Fulk says.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
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Fresh from launching his first Apple playlist earlier this year, King Charles is now fronting a new doc feature on Amazon Prime Video.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The group, fronted by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, whose contentious relationship led to their split in 2009, are currently on tour.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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And though the visuals start calmly enough, with an old man puttering through a deserted city, the flashing blue, green, and red lights inject a jolt of madness that’s pushed into the surreal as the man confronts giant statue heads of the Weeknd and Moroder floating above the city.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 2024 prize went to Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, at a time when the world was once again confronting the specter of nuclear weapons, amid Russia’s threats during its war in Ukraine.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Phillies play reliever roulette Righty David Robertson entered when Cristopher Sánchez encountered trouble in the sixth, putting away pinch hitter Max Muncy, a lefty batter.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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There he was flabbergasted to discover video footage of a woman wearing a dark Balenciaga sack dress on the streets of Paris in the ’50s, encountering curiosity and visible scorn.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Swift is a huge source of costume inspiration every year, but this year's looks are likely to be even more prolific in the wake of the engagement news.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of these different looks show up later in the lyric videos, via brief video loops that run behind the giant-sized lyric excerpts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One photo captures Nelson walking in front of Union Terminal's recognizable Art Deco facade.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Yet beneath that minimalist façade lies a surprisingly complex design challenge that has architects and homeowners rethinking how to integrate wellness spaces into contemporary living.—
Jesse Dorris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Thomas turned around and squeezed DeChambeau’s leg with anxiety, his face in a nervous grimace.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Per the season's sneak peek, this year's voyage pairs steamy trysts among the crew with some grimace-worthy incidents, from jellyfish sightings and jet ski accidents (and what looks to be a lone charter guest floating out to sea on a raft).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Baisi and Sayeed toured Yale together to examine the architectural styles and study the light in both the interiors and exteriors.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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The exterior is wrapped in Alice + Olivia’s storm floral print.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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