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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
Didn’t have to worry about that back in the days when everybody was a faceless cog.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Different stories of grooming, coercion and survival get reduced to a single faceless category.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
So how quickly does this thing go from faceless, voiceless characters to Captain America showing up at my holiday dinner table?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Different stories of grooming, coercion and survival get reduced to a single faceless category.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
So how quickly does this thing go from faceless, voiceless characters to Captain America showing up at my holiday dinner table?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faceless
Adjective
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Yes, the rich women went to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but before that there were a few scenes back in boring old Los Angeles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Disease prevention should be boring, routine, expected, and easy to access.—
Uché Blackstock,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company just delivered its first Cessna Citation Ascend this past week to an unnamed owner, marking its official launch onto the aviation scene.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Take her description of her decision to quit acting after turning 50 — prompted by her peremptory tone when speaking to an unnamed person on set.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Wearing neon vests, work boots and sunglasses, the laborers assembled outside the nondescript building in Maxwell, a small town in Northern California’s Colusa County about 10 miles east of the valley where construction will begin on Sites Reservoir, which is estimated to cost more than $6 billion.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Orazio Cordai is one of them—a nondescript hole-in-the-wall whose decor is never going to win any prizes, but whose crispelle is legendary.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its users are all anonymous, and no one has to submit documentation to verify their identity, as opposed to traders who access more traditional financial products like Robinhood.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The leap into modernity can feel like sliding into a featureless void, in which every transaction of any sort becomes hard to distinguish.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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The most recent test campaign, captured in our image of the day, focused on software called Extended Robust Aerial Autonomy, designed to help future Mars rotorcraft navigate somewhat featureless terrain, which was the very challenge that caused problems for Ingenuity during its final flights.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, scientists may have already spotted this cosmic fingerprint in the form of an unidentified X-ray emission in the light spectra from galaxy clusters.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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That unidentified victim was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention the go-with-everything neutral hues these Ugg shoes are known for, including the ever-so-popular chestnut that is both nostalgic and remains on-trend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The second official described Qatar as a neutral location where money can flow freely with US approval and without risk of seizure.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The jet, built in 2015, has a matte black exterior and beige interior, seats up to 14 passengers, is pet-friendly and includes an entertainment system.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton is known for wearing neutral nail polish, favoring subtle shades like pale pink, beige, and sheer peach.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faceless. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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