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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
And yet, when Sabrina Carpenter released the cover for her upcoming Man’s Best Friend album, social media was up in arms about the provocative artwork, which features the singer/songwriter on all fours with her hair being grabbed by a faceless person.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 17 June 2025
Instead of relying on generic greetings or faceless automations, ProducifyX embraces opportunities for personalized, thoughtful engagement touchpoints like:
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—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Misinformation Is there a faceless global elite out there that just can’t wait to spend the rest of their lives in their five-star nuclear shelters, while their estates, companies and yachts burn outside?
—Marc Champion, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
On June 11, the 26-year-old singer posted an image of herself on her hands and knees with her hair being held up like a leash by a faceless being in a suit (presumably a man).
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 June 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 17 June 2025
Instead of relying on generic greetings or faceless automations, ProducifyX embraces opportunities for personalized, thoughtful engagement touchpoints like:
1.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Misinformation Is there a faceless global elite out there that just can’t wait to spend the rest of their lives in their five-star nuclear shelters, while their estates, companies and yachts burn outside?
—Marc Champion, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
On June 11, the 26-year-old singer posted an image of herself on her hands and knees with her hair being held up like a leash by a faceless being in a suit (presumably a man).
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faceless
Adjective
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This is worlds away from that boring deli chicken sandwich, while still being easy enough to whip up on the busiest of days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The contract’s scope of work includes the single bore tunnel, station entrances and exits, the excavation of underground stations and the procurement of a tunnel boring machine.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Bill Dwyer and a group of other unnamed hikers found Sands in a flat area of Mount Baldy known as Goode Canyon.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Politics and presidents go unnamed, but the show is brilliantly wrapped in red, white, blue and a whole lot of symbolism.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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At about midnight, Jack drove Joan up Pacific Coast Highway to a nondescript 1930s motor court called the Sunset Motel.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Every spring, billions of nondescript moths hatch in southeast Australia.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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For example, a spokesperson for SF Pride said that two tech companies have recently donated to the organization but want to remain anonymous.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Venus' killer fled the scene and was never found, but the subjects of I'm Your Venus uncover new details related to the murder that weren't publicized at the time of the performer's death — including a disturbing confession from an unidentified man previously jailed over a rape case.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 June 2025
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The video ends with the image of two unidentified armed men.—
Veronica Calderon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The rug will catch the attention of visitors with its pleasing floral pattern in a neutral color.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Lane Bryant Pull-on Super-soft Chino Pants Available in beachy shades like beige, indigo blue (which is an extra 50 percent off and selling out fast), and olive, these comfy drawstring chinos are perfect for hot weather travel.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The packs have multiple color options, but my favorite includes pale pink, beige, and black.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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And what often emerges instead is a dull kind of numbness, chronic irritability or total withdrawal.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Commercial or bulk matcha is often a dull yellowish or brown color, coarse in texture, and noticeably bitter.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faceless. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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