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
Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The SwissGear Sion is durable, expandable, and thoughtfully designed with two front pockets that make grabbing essentials mid-transit incredibly easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Forecasters say the arctic front is expected to arrive in the Austin area Friday night, pushing temperatures below freezing by Saturday morning and keeping daytime highs in the low to mid-30s.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kiwanis Club fronted the $5,000 for the permit, which is good for five years.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The driver and front seat passenger in the SUV suffered major injuries.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The SwissGear Sion is durable, expandable, and thoughtfully designed with two front pockets that make grabbing essentials mid-transit incredibly easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
In the final frame, the Kings appeared to extend their edge when Corey Perry drove from the wall to the net front through three defenders, generating what appeared to be a follow-up finish for Alex Laferriere.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Forecasters say the arctic front is expected to arrive in the Austin area Friday night, pushing temperatures below freezing by Saturday morning and keeping daytime highs in the low to mid-30s.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The nonprofit, which recently developed Orlando’s Packing District and has deep pockets, could bring transformative development to the 117 acres that fronts Interstate 4 and serves as a gateway to the town.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kiwanis Club fronted the $5,000 for the permit, which is good for five years.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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Temperatures will steadily drop to near 0 degrees Farnhite late Friday night, with breezy conditions and a few flurries or light snow showers accompanying the frontal passage.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Who couldn’t use a little frontal-lobe jumpstart?—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Korea Times reported that the agency applied for a free concert with pre filming and media facade production.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Fire damaged the building in July 2022, but didn’t destroy its terra-cotta facade.—
Samuel O’Neal
January 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Late Show host Stephen Colbert addressed the FCC’s move in one of his later segments on the show on Thursday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 2007 Broadway show, based on the first movie, has received a slew of Tony noms and international revivals.—
Jordan Bako,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Jackson County Legislature only has jurisdiction over policies related to the county sheriff’s office and does not have explicit authority over federal immigration agencies or area cities’ police departments.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Marine Le Pen faces potential disqualification from the 2027 presidential election after a March 2025 conviction for embezzling EU funds—a 5-year ban from public office unless overturned on appeal.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Yard signs, flags, murals, memorials, ribbons and graffiti silently speak volumes of what this city and region have faced, conveying the idea that life here doesn’t move on from grief but instead moves forward hand in hand with it and forever changed by it.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In apes, these neurons appear in both the insula – a part of the brain important for processing internal body states – and the anterior cingulate, which plays a key role in emotional regulation.—
Kelly Lambert,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Foley, 30, had surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2025
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The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
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In a partial charade guise arranged by Mike Cristaldi, the team’s vice president of communications, and his longtime TV partner Eric Collins, Curry was the victim of a gotcha moment.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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Energy developers could produce flame-resistant enclosures or modular housing elements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rather than reacting emotionally to short‑term market noise or news cycles, focusing on controllable elements helps retirees stick to their long‑term plans and avoid costly mistakes driven by fear or impulse.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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