1
as in fronts
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 confronts
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 clothes
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encounters
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 facades
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 grimaces
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 surfaces
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 expressions
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 appearances
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in guys
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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Recent Examples of faces
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, with a lawsuit challenging Shalom's plans to expand, the facility faces renewed scrutiny and broader questions about how Wisconsin oversees private zoos.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
As this is only the first day of early voting, there is still plenty of time for Cuomo's supporters to turn out on Election Day, which is on November 4, but the fact that so many have already voted in the boroughs previously won by Mamdani could suggest that Cuomo faces an uphill battle.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Miles said that is one of the biggest challenges the Disability Awareness Council currently faces.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
The district also faces financial challenges, with expenses exceeding general fund revenue starting in the 2024-25 school year.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The administration also faces some political pressure, particularly from advocates for special education, who are working to mobilize parents to lobby members of Congress to fight the changes.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The changes come as the social media giant faces ongoing criticism over harms to children from its platforms.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
During the inaugural rodeo held from May 29-31, Captain Hart faces his own inner storm while his son Ryan rides on horseback toward him.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
So much of what happens in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is disturbing — in particular, the character of Leatherface, the menacing, basement-dwelling killer who eats people and wears their faces after killing them.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Kansas did an excellent job of pressuring the opposing ball-handlers, getting into shooters’ faces and making life miserable in general for the Cardinals.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Their grids of teenage faces are laid out like tract housing—a locus of conformity—and even at the outset, there was hell to pay for going your own way.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Each time, the van filled with new faces.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
The girls are just as down to clown, coming up with funny drunk poses and faces.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
At home, Takaichi faces her own challenges.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, with a lawsuit challenging Shalom's plans to expand, the facility faces renewed scrutiny and broader questions about how Wisconsin oversees private zoos.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
As this is only the first day of early voting, there is still plenty of time for Cuomo's supporters to turn out on Election Day, which is on November 4, but the fact that so many have already voted in the boroughs previously won by Mamdani could suggest that Cuomo faces an uphill battle.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Miles said that is one of the biggest challenges the Disability Awareness Council currently faces.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
The district also faces financial challenges, with expenses exceeding general fund revenue starting in the 2024-25 school year.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The administration also faces some political pressure, particularly from advocates for special education, who are working to mobilize parents to lobby members of Congress to fight the changes.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The changes come as the social media giant faces ongoing criticism over harms to children from its platforms.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
During the inaugural rodeo held from May 29-31, Captain Hart faces his own inner storm while his son Ryan rides on horseback toward him.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
So much of what happens in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is disturbing — in particular, the character of Leatherface, the menacing, basement-dwelling killer who eats people and wears their faces after killing them.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Kansas did an excellent job of pressuring the opposing ball-handlers, getting into shooters’ faces and making life miserable in general for the Cardinals.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Their grids of teenage faces are laid out like tract housing—a locus of conformity—and even at the outset, there was hell to pay for going your own way.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Each time, the van filled with new faces.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
The girls are just as down to clown, coming up with funny drunk poses and faces.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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Brown, who fronts the Zac Brown Band, will mentor the contestants on teams coached by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Toastique is taking over the former Starbucks location at San Pedro Square that fronts Santa Clara Street.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Soegeng’s investigation, however, confronts him with the foundations of corruption – a truth too close for comfort.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Not long after, the man confronts Abby at a gas station and tells her to stay out of his life.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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In Colombia, an 18-year-old visits her estranged mother — a former guerrilla turned bride-to-be — hoping to find a revolutionary heroine but instead encounters silence, regret and love unspoken.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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If one looks downwards and to the left one encounters a curved line of four stars, which is Andromeda's body.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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During the festival, SCAD will introduce new backlot facades as well as plans for two new soundstages and 11 new classrooms set to open in 2026.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, the team announced the creation of a new way to evaluate the performance of photoactive materials for semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs), which could transform how energy is harvested through everyday surfaces like windows, screens, and facades.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amazon reviewers say the wheels are smooth on a range of surfaces and that the material is durable.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Even though structures such as gills are tucked away inside animals’ bodies, their surfaces are actually external from a topological perspective, said Karl Niklas, an emeritus professor of biomechanics at Cornell University.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
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Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The El Mayor lineup consists of all the usual suspects—blanco, reposado, rosado reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions—with a few other special releases.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Lukes had one of the big plate appearances, a pinch-hit, RBI walk after falling behind 0-2 against Dodgers righty Emmet Sheehan in the sixth to increase the Jays’ lead to 4-2.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 1950s, Lockhart worked mainly in television, with appearances on such shows as Zane Grey Theater, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, Studio One in Hollywood and The United States Steel Hour.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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