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Definition of facenext
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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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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 frown
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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Recent Examples of face
Verb
More to the point, the quarterly reports reflect the highest-quality, detailed information, the information the SEC requires executives to disclose on pain of facing a civil lawsuit from the agency or even criminal liability for faking data. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Sheriff Jim Cooper fired Gurich, who now faces felony assault charges with a court date set for July 24. Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
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Someone shoots themselves — not once, but three times in the face — and then this same sturdy character somehow has a long make-out session with a loved one. ABC News, 8 July 2026 During football games, Rice would paint her boyfriend’s jersey number on her face. Sienna Feliciano, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for face
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
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  • The sessions went so well that Morali asked Willis to front the group, which adopted campy archetypes of masculinity — cop, cowboy and construction worker among them — in their stage costumes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • One of the leading ones - Ignite Next - fronted by co-founders Markus Bohl (CEO) and Alois Eder (CTO) has a colorful backstory of its own.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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  • The episode ends with a heated exchange where Corlys confronts Rhaenyra for publicly styling his son as Addam of Hull, declining his request for his son to be acknowledged as a Velaryon by the crown.
    Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Rhaenyra realizes that she’s been played and confronts the child.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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  • Seed Studio Landscape Design used medium-width horizontal panels on the privacy fencing of this elegant backyard grill space and layered on thinner wood slats in the same warm tone to clad the outdoor kitchen.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The same went for the team’s suggestion to clad the powder room in tree bark, a nod to rustic Adirondack camp interiors.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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  • Those who can afford to buy at current mortgage rates or pay all cash are likely to encounter buyer-friendly trends in many markets.
    Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Instead, online conversation quickly shifted from anticipation to expectation, as social media filled with comparisons between polished concept artwork and the reality guests encountered on opening.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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  • Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
    Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
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  • Numbers might be up, but frowns are also up.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
  • Turning a smile into a frown, or a frown into a smile.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
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  • Save big and add a sophisticated touch to your home’s exteriors with up to 30% off during Design Within Reach’s Fourth of July sale.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Use the soap and vinegar solution to scrub the exterior of the trash can and rinse.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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