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
Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
This was affirmed in the second half against Palace, when Villa’s front four had little to no width.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, Calvin Klein unveiled its Fall 2025 denim collection with a campaign fronted by Mingyu of K-pop group Seventeen.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Among the resellers are front companies connected to NSO products, such as Panama’s KBH and Mexico’s Comercializadora de Soluciones Integrales Mecale, as highlighted by the Mexican government.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
This was affirmed in the second half against Palace, when Villa’s front four had little to no width.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.
—Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Market Transparency Is On The Rise Despite the progress that has been made on the crypto policy and markets front the crypto sector is still oftentimes associated with opacity, fraudulent activities, and uncertainty as to which regulator is actually in charge of the marketplace.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, Calvin Klein unveiled its Fall 2025 denim collection with a campaign fronted by Mingyu of K-pop group Seventeen.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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The disease affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and causes memory loss, personality changes, and in Willis’s case, aphasia.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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According to autopsy records obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Taylor suffered a frontal-parietal skull fracture consistent with blunt force trauma.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When Simone decides to grasp Kiki’s life for herself by starting an affair with Peter, though, Michaela’s beatific facade slips.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Today, its Portland stone façade and arched windows still speak to that Victorian grandeur, but inside the story has shifted.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Following the show's cancellation, Gosselaar landed several leading roles on series such as Pitch (2016), The Passage (2019), and Mixed-ish (2019–2021).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the season sets in, many face low mood and energy as shorter days and cooler temperatures lead to more social isolation.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because strength or mobility issues with the opposing muscle groups can cause the tibialis anterior to once again take on too much stress.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
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The light passes through your eye’s anterior cavity (full of fluid known as aqueous humor), and then enters your pupil.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As good as the car looks, especially in its open-top Volante guise, the real story can be found underneath its hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, palladium in a jar connected to nuclear fusion is being revived but in a different guise.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other defensive elements included an Italian AWACS surveillance aircraft, a NATO refueling tanker, and a German Patriot air defense system, the New York Times reported.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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