1
as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
it was precisely because he was a faceless individual that the serial killer was able to go on for so long without detection
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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
faceless gossipmongers had been spreading rumors about the actor's sexual identity for years
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Recent Examples of faceless
Mayes wanted to cuss the faceless user out, but decided to simply block the account.
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Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ defensive line is faceless.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Those implications start here, with faceless accounts claiming the erosion of Logan’s vocal cords.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Her face as faceless as the woman in the bathtub in the cover photo of the first disc, whose lifeless naked body is in focus but whose face is obscured behind black and white balloons.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ defensive line is faceless.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Those implications start here, with faceless accounts claiming the erosion of Logan’s vocal cords.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Her face as faceless as the woman in the bathtub in the cover photo of the first disc, whose lifeless naked body is in focus but whose face is obscured behind black and white balloons.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faceless
Adjective
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Endless gastronomic delights, diverse architecture, and neighborhoods packed with character ensure visitors have everything but a boring trip to the large coastal metropolis.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The unnamed benefactor gave $100,000 to the Pima County Attorney's Office tip line.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The drama is shot with a documentarian’s eye and unfolds in the ruins of an unnamed city, but its setting is far from nebulous — not least because of the presence of a few Palestinian flags.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Or in the unassuming Chinese mansions found down nondescript alleys of car parts and old lanterns in central Talat Noi.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The operation targeted gas stations, restaurants and nondescript buildings that advertise themselves as game rooms.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587 or submit a tip here.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Arthur welcomed Alysa and the rest of her four siblings through anonymous surrogate mothers.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
23 Feb. 2026
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Objects that were invisible to Hubble are easily revealed to JWST; objects that appear blurry to Hubble appear sharp with JWST views; objects that appeared featureless to Hubble have many clear features visible within them as seen by JWST.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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At a time when many classify Tesla’s austere and featureless interiors as luxurious, Volvo is trying to inject a different perspective into the market—one that relies not merely on leather, but also intricate textiles central to its Scandinavian heritage, including wool.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Surveillance video reviewed by detectives showed Singh being put into a white SUV, apparently against his will, by three unidentified people earlier that day.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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An unidentified man victim was discovered fatally wounded Saturday morning on the West Side in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for a baby pastel blue to still be close enough to a versatile neutral.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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October Mist is a warm, soft green with gentle, beige-greige undertones that give it a refined, grounded presence.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Available in either beige or white, these are a simple, streamlined Roman shade for those not looking to shell out hundreds of dollars for privacy.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faceless. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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