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
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy a front lawn activation featuring offerings from Ronnie’s Pronto and Kith Treats.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The latter style was one with ruching along the back section of the shoe as opposed to the front.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Before Yes, Trevor Horn had fronted the Buggles, responsible for the first video ever played on MTV.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
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Adjective
At one point, Spears allegedly walked around the restaurant while holding a knife and tried to light up a cigarette near the front door.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy a front lawn activation featuring offerings from Ronnie’s Pronto and Kith Treats.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Noun
As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The latter style was one with ruching along the back section of the shoe as opposed to the front.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Verb
Pedal a beach cruiser bike north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Before Yes, Trevor Horn had fronted the Buggles, responsible for the first video ever played on MTV.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
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The rain chance is high on Tuesday due to plenty of moisture south of a frontal boundary to our north.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The frontal boundary of the cold front has stalled near the coast, leading to widespread showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Stay in a Former Warehouse Meantime, Gibson’s Warehouse is a boutique property with a history of its own, and one that dates to the early 1900s when this inn got its start as a warehouse with a brick façade.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This dual-purpose envelope combines functionality with expressive design, creating a facade that is both energy efficient and visually striking.—
Adam Williams
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The delay would affect low-income areas with scant resources and other neighborhoods facing challenges like high wildfire risk, historic structures or vulnerability to sea-level rise.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But as with other collectibles markets, buyers face a multitude of risks in this off-piste asset class.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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At the core of the system is the ability to read ErrPs generated in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Turner sold his business to Time Warner in 1996 and his operation has continued in one guise or another since then.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Farage has been through various guises.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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In the United Kingdom, according to Andrew Crisell, talk and music radio brings together the two typical elements of radio content in a mix of information, culture, and entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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