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
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The front steps of the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction at the park will be available as a location for visitors to tie the knot, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons said in a Wednesday news release.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
On that front, Bloomberg reported this week that Alphabet raised $20 billion in its largest ever US dollar bond sale.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Resting on almost one and a half acres, the stucco and redwood structure is fronted by a gravel motor court and an attached two-car garage, with steps descending to a tiled entry next to a water feature.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Abuelsamid also called out the aforementioned new Rivians, which place mechanical pulls next to electronic ones inside for front seat passengers.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The front steps of the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction at the park will be available as a location for visitors to tie the knot, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons said in a Wednesday news release.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Chopra Jonas is tight-lipped on both fronts.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
On that front, Bloomberg reported this week that Alphabet raised $20 billion in its largest ever US dollar bond sale.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Days before the Olympic torch was lit at San Siro, Milan’s Piazza del Duomo, which fronts the city’s elaborate Gothic cathedral, was packed with Olympic visitors, many wearing sweatshirts and jackets bearing the flags of their homelands.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Resting on almost one and a half acres, the stucco and redwood structure is fronted by a gravel motor court and an attached two-car garage, with steps descending to a tiled entry next to a water feature.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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Instead of being a mere foot soldier following orders from more frontal brain regions, M1 helps plan, guide and coordinate action.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures ahead of the frontal boundary will warm into the lower 70s, which would be several degrees above the early-February average of 64 degrees.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Underground work on the plaza is nearly complete and construction on the stairwells and brick facade for the parking garage is on track to be done by June 1, Brodigan said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene New Yorkers and return visitors will instantly recognize the nearly 40,000 plants cascading down the 18-story facade, breathing oxygen into the Midtown air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The tour consisted of 83 shows and marked her first arena tour.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prescott's downtown area adds the perfect southwest charm and history and was even the stomping grounds of famed cowboy Doc Holiday.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the measure is expected to face major pushback in the Senate.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The secretary has faced pressure from Democrats and Republicans after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot dead during an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These neurons do not naturally regenerate, making disorders such as open-angle glaucoma and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy especially difficult to treat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 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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The government insisted his case had nothing to do with press freedom, saying the defendants used journalism as a guise to commit acts that harmed Hong Kong and China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both marques returned to the competition this year in new guises.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team analyzed 44 elements and found no single universal reaction to space; instead, microbial metabolism changed in distinct, element-specific ways.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Sugar does have benefits for feeding cut flowers, which is why it's added to the mixtures used by florists, but in flower food formulas, the sucrose is blended with antimicrobial elements to keep the water free from bacteria.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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