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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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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
Jad El Reda
columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Fifty-year-old Daniel Taylor, a professor of marketing and supply chain management at the university’s Rawls College of Business, faces a charge of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Although Cornyn faces an uphill primary battle, incumbents historically have a leg up in any race, leaving many Democrats less hopeful if Texas’s senior senator can clear Hunt and Paxton.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
On June, 16, when Argentina faces Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, short-term rental occupancy throughout the Kansas City metro is already booked at 44%, the company’s data shows.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the county faces its own financial hardships.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
If convicted in his parents’ murders, Nick Reiner faces life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Deputy Shawn Ellis was arrested by the Apopka Police Department and faces a charge of battery (domestic violence), according to a Saturday news release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Also Saturday, fourth-place Villarreal is playing at mid-table Getafe, and Sevilla faces Alaves in a duel between two strugglers.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Jackson, of course, got up in people’s faces, and there were some who did not appreciate his work.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Man and boy sit on a paved sidewalk and draw alien faces.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The latter short, directed by Hilla Medalia, witnesses Tel Aviv’s silent vigils for Gaza’s children, protests marked by posters with beaming faces, and sometimes met with open scorn.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Many cast from Season 1 have returned, and some new faces have joined for Season 2, like John Noble, Luke Kirby and Judy Greer, who play members of the notorious Campano family mentioned last season.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
To that end, notable Nanos squabbles this week included one with NewsNation and another with Newsmax, which made the faces receiving his gripes Brian Entin and John Huddy, respectively.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
What abundance in your faces, what prudence in your steady gait!
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Under the leadership of coach Javier Mascherano, Miami faces a new season with a mix of experience and youth.
—Jad El Reda
columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Fifty-year-old Daniel Taylor, a professor of marketing and supply chain management at the university’s Rawls College of Business, faces a charge of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Although Cornyn faces an uphill primary battle, incumbents historically have a leg up in any race, leaving many Democrats less hopeful if Texas’s senior senator can clear Hunt and Paxton.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
On June, 16, when Argentina faces Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, short-term rental occupancy throughout the Kansas City metro is already booked at 44%, the company’s data shows.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the county faces its own financial hardships.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
If convicted in his parents’ murders, Nick Reiner faces life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Deputy Shawn Ellis was arrested by the Apopka Police Department and faces a charge of battery (domestic violence), according to a Saturday news release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Also Saturday, fourth-place Villarreal is playing at mid-table Getafe, and Sevilla faces Alaves in a duel between two strugglers.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Expect to see guests decked out in designer wear, Silicon Valley types, and even some famous faces, especially during Coachella and Palm Springs’ annual film festival.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Jackson, of course, got up in people’s faces, and there were some who did not appreciate his work.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Man and boy sit on a paved sidewalk and draw alien faces.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The latter short, directed by Hilla Medalia, witnesses Tel Aviv’s silent vigils for Gaza’s children, protests marked by posters with beaming faces, and sometimes met with open scorn.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Many cast from Season 1 have returned, and some new faces have joined for Season 2, like John Noble, Luke Kirby and Judy Greer, who play members of the notorious Campano family mentioned last season.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
To that end, notable Nanos squabbles this week included one with NewsNation and another with Newsmax, which made the faces receiving his gripes Brian Entin and John Huddy, respectively.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
What abundance in your faces, what prudence in your steady gait!
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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The site consists of an office building that fronts on North First Street and an adjacent parking lot and empty field.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the next sequence, Jodie Turner-Smith fronts a jazzercise-style workout video as dancers Tori Evans and Sydney Moss join in, while Swift does the routine at home in a bright pink windbreaker that comes back stronger than a '90s trend.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Future industrial sustainability As ByteDance prepares for a broader international rollout, the industry confronts a fundamental sustainability challenge.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the detective on his tail (Motsi Tekateka) never confronts him with a shred of evidence.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the score ends with the shock of humanity, as Humboldt encounters enslaved Cubans.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Past research shows that when a person encounters a questionable headline, several things typically happen.—
Walter Quattrociocchi,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to a draft document on preserving the building Wednesday, among the suggestions are much of the main building’s facades, including historic concrete, windows, doors and structural elements, which would be protected and could not be painted, altered or covered.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now, the spot has undergone a careful restoration of its facades just steps from Como’s city center.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the video, Claffey tries to move Ansell away from the subject and grimaces at the camera when his costar seems to say a little too much.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ask anyone in Teahupo’o about that thing, and expect grimaces and shaking heads.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 July 2024
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Stainless steel utensils are a safer alternative to cast iron and stainless-steel cookware, but delicate surfaces require delicate tools—and silicone options like this utensil set by Cook With Color are the perfect swap to keep both your cookware and your utensils non-toxic.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fans of Tell Me Lies will find plenty to latch onto here — the layered secrets, the simmering tensions beneath polished surfaces and the way the truth always finds a way to surface.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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