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
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
But authorities said when an officer pulled up to Philip's front bumper, Philip went into reverse and rammed a Bensenville squad car behind him, and then sped off north.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The criminal case marks a new front in a high-stakes legal battle over whether prediction markets should be subject to the same rules as gambling companies.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Nine seasons into its existence in Major League Soccer, LAFC is on the hunt for a second MLS Cup, and more, under the direction of head coach Marc Dos Santos, plus another generation of stars fronted by Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The woman rang the front doorbell.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
But authorities said when an officer pulled up to Philip's front bumper, Philip went into reverse and rammed a Bensenville squad car behind him, and then sped off north.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
After undergoing a full-scale revamp last offseason, the waters have calmed on the Texas Rangers' television front.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The criminal case marks a new front in a high-stakes legal battle over whether prediction markets should be subject to the same rules as gambling companies.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
It is produced by Banijay label Remarkable, which also makes Pointless, another show that Osman created and fronted but has since stepped back from.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Nine seasons into its existence in Major League Soccer, LAFC is on the hunt for a second MLS Cup, and more, under the direction of head coach Marc Dos Santos, plus another generation of stars fronted by Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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But a stationary frontal boundary could linger across Maui and the Big Island through the middle of the week, keeping the risk of additional rain and flooding in place.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The forcing and lift along the frontal boundary will keep storm chances around through the weekend.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Via Mormino Penna is one of Sicily’s most theatrical streetscapes, lined with facades adorned with apotropaic masks, grotesque faces meant to ward off evil.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The musicians reunite for a show alongside Irreversible Entanglements, a free-jazz collective led by the poet-musician-educator Moor Mother (Camae Ayewa).—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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While fans packed free concerts from the Lumineers and Orville Peck, Los Lobos — one of the biggest Chicano bands of the last 50 years — played a free show at the Downright Austin that was smaller than expected, considering the broad interest from Austin's Hispanic community.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Due to the limitations of converting historical buildings, some common areas are impossible to reach, although lifts provide access to each floor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Republicans in California are facing opposition from Democrats in their effort to suspend that state's gas tax.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, Osasuna and Girona FC face one another in La Liga action.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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The company plans to target the anterior cingulate cortex, a brain region linked to the emotional experience of pain.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Department of the Treasury last Thursday designated Hayat Yolu as a key player in a covert global network that uses the guise of humanitarian aid to raise money overseas.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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But sometimes the squashing of speech can appear in other guises.—
Andrea Valdez,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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The redesign updates the hotel’s playful style while incorporating modern technology and design elements, featuring art curated by NINE dot ARTS.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Penn has five players from Illinois on the team, and that has added an element of fun to the matchup.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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