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
Vicky Ward, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Siegel’s Crash Details Kanaan said the track got cooler toward the late afternoon, Siegel’s car picked up front grip and started to get oversteer.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Also on the sustainability front, since last year ICR pivoted from using cosmetic-grade alcohol derived from Hungarian corn to the one derived from German sugar beet, a shift that ensures a lower environmental impact and a greater agricultural efficiency and quality.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The Live with Kelly and Mark duo are fronting Running with the Wolves, a four-part series for ESPN that will follow their entry into the high-stakes world of Italian soccer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
But when Fry meets Jenkins at the front door of the station, the WSU
chief senses this is different.
—Vicky Ward, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Siegel’s Crash Details Kanaan said the track got cooler toward the late afternoon, Siegel’s car picked up front grip and started to get oversteer.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
As for presents for the birthday girl, the Guardians of the Galaxy star confirmed he’s all set on that front, too.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Also on the sustainability front, since last year ICR pivoted from using cosmetic-grade alcohol derived from Hungarian corn to the one derived from German sugar beet, a shift that ensures a lower environmental impact and a greater agricultural efficiency and quality.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The building, designed in the Neoclassical style, is fronted by a light-blue façade with arched windows and white molding.
—Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The Live with Kelly and Mark duo are fronting Running with the Wolves, a four-part series for ESPN that will follow their entry into the high-stakes world of Italian soccer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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Dying frontal boundaries off the coast also can create areas of low pressure and instability in the atmosphere, which can lead to cyclone formation.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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An area of low pressure — or frontal wave — is expected to form along the stalled front Thursday night, then move to the south and east of the city by Friday evening, bringing clouds, a chance of rain, and slightly cooler air.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Jurmala Best for: art nouveau charm and Baltic spa culture Location: Near Riga, Latvia Grand wooden villas with ornate facades peek out from the trees, remnants of Jurmala’s 19th-century heyday as a spa town.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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In a city overflowing with couture design and minimalist facades, Copenhagen’s pastry legacy is continuing to be rewritten.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Though Colbert's show has been nominated for 33 Emmys in all, across various categories, since 2017, it's never won.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As the show opens, the audience is introduced to Ka’iana (Momoa).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Local governments also lack authority to inspect buildings in unincorporated areas after they’re built.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Intel has faced manufacturing delays, quality-control issues, marketing errors, expensive acquisitions that didn’t work out, executive management turnover and more in a highly competitive industry.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The move comes amid mounting frustration with the country’s law enforcement, which for decades has faced allegations of abuse — including thousands of cases of a still-prevalent torture mechanism used during apartheid — and yet failed to reduce crime.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The anterior commissure is a tract connecting the two hemispheres (halves) of the brain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Aug. 2025
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Studies using fMRI scans show that when people experience a good magic trick, areas in the brain linked to conflict detection and surprise—like the anterior cingulate cortex and prefrontal cortex—light up.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Now Schaffer is trying to sneak the same high-grade, unadulterated fun into a major motion picture, with a steely Neeson as its guise.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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There are a number of ways the club is now resembling its former guise, despite a world of difference in wealth and purported ambition, and this is one of them.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Hegar's projection, officially called the biennial revenue estimate, is a crucial element in the setup to Tuesday's start of the 2025 legislative session.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Long spoke on the city's programming for youth, which has been a major element of the city's plan to combat juvenile crime during the summertime.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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