frontages

noun

plural of frontage
as in orientations
the state or fact of facing a particular direction the vineyard's southern frontage results in earlier-than-usual ripening of the grapes

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Recent Examples of frontages San Jose officials previously approved a proposal to develop a 24-story, 374-unit housing tower on the parcel, which has frontages on South First Street and Lightston Alley between West Santa Clara Street and West San Fernando Street. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025 That building consists of three separate retail frontages, one of which houses La Mediterranee restaurant, and two residential units across two stories. — Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontages
  1. orientations
  2. aspects
Noun
  • But De Kooning would apply fragments of the reproductions to new compositions, often in different orientations.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of orientations
Noun
  • The agreement, which excluded some aspects of previous international proposals that Rhodesia had found unfavorable, also bypassed the PF leaders and their considerable support base.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fragrance will remain a strategic focus for Cosmoprof Asia, with three special projects exploring different aspects of perfumery — from scent culture and innovation to fragrance creation and international olfactory excellence.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of aspects

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“Frontages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontages. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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