as in frontal
being at or in the part of something opposite the back part
visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of front
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Buy a copy of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary book with 150 front pages from our 150 years.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
With a high-rise, front zip, and five-pocket styling, these shorts deliver all the hallmarks of a classic pair.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Hudson earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Penny Lane in Almost Famous in 2000 and has fronted several romantic comedies, including 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
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Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
Officials believe the thief broke through a locked front door to get the money.
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Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Buy a copy of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary book with 150 front pages from our 150 years.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Noun
The Lewis Collection, amassed by British businessman Joe Lewis and his daughter Vivienne (who was sitting in the front as Sotheby’s), was always going to be salivated over by buyers, whatever the market conditions.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
With a high-rise, front zip, and five-pocket styling, these shorts deliver all the hallmarks of a classic pair.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Verb
That tune was fronted by Five Finger Death Punch, and the cut credits Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who originally released the song back in 1998, as well as Brantley Gilbert and the Queen guitarist.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Hudson earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Penny Lane in Almost Famous in 2000 and has fronted several romantic comedies, including 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
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Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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His feverish obsession is a frontal assault on democracy.
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Sunday’s storms erupted along frontal boundaries left behind by morning thunderstorms.
Noun
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Local Law 11 façade inspections will be required every six years, instead of five, and buildings that are in good shape can perform them with drones and cameras instead of workers dangling from the roof.
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Englewood City Council called a special session on Wednesday evening to discuss whether to have its fireworks show, ultimately deciding to move forward with it.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
Verb
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But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
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The University of California Health system and Cigna, facing a July 1 deadline to reach a new contract covering a large group of Sacramento-area patients, have agreed to an extension to allow more time for negotiations.
Adjective
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One patient retained normal core disgust reactivity but could no longer recognize disgust in others’ faces; another with anterior insula damage showed dysregulation in both producing and experiencing disgust.
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To test this hypothesis, the researchers recruited seven people who were scheduled for an anterior temporal lobectomy, a type of surgery in which pieces of brain tissue are removed in order to treat severe epilepsy.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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