FACINGS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

facings

noun

plural of facing

as in coverings

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Noun

Why cloth and surgical masks aren't enough Basic cloth face coverings, scarves and many disposable surgical masks are not designed to filter the tiny particles found in wildfire smoke, according to IQAir.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of coverings

Noun

Instead of hanging onto a closet full of cheap, rough pieces, I’m finally getting rid of them all — and making room for a collection of cotton dresses, tops, and skirts from Quince.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Fortunately, some of the season’s biggest runway trends—from bikini tops worn beyond the beach to silk headscarves and the return of capris—are finally in full swing, making now the perfect time to shake things up.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of tops

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This was often seen as a proxy for player skill, as more advanced players could better handle the cognitive rush of commanding dozens of units across multiple fronts, presumably leading to more effective play, eventually overwhelming the opponent.

— Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Its first major task of countering sustained attacks against three formidable foes from three fronts will surely be far more daunting.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Definition of fronts

Noun

With rusted machinery and derelict buildings, the quiet silhouette of Kennecott's faded crimson facades are all that remains of this town weathered by harsh Alaskan winters.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Behind the polished facades, roughly nine out of ten were privately exhausted, unwell, or both, and had normalized that reality as an occupational hazard.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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