as in facing
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the apartment complex fronts the ocean
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Recent Examples of fronting
Rodman has become one of the most recognizable faces in American soccer, fronting campaigns for Adidas, Red Bull and Oakley.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 June 2026
New Yorkers loathed Dolan, who was seen as a nepo hire more concerned about fronting his blues rock band, JD & The Straight Shot, than developing a winning culture.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At the retailer's Nashville store during CMA Fest weekend, the singer caught up with PEOPLE about fronting the campaign, her personal style and her best shopping tip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Breitling let fly fresher, more refined versions of the iconic Chronomat sports watch, with actor Austin Butler, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and soccer star Erling Haaland fronting the campaign.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
The faces of the movement, from the models fronting natural-hair campaigns to the content creators filming wash-day tutorials, were overwhelmingly young—women like Chizi Duru, who is now 30; Whitney White, now 40; and Shaneice Crystal, now 31.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Devon Toews got caught in between as Eichel stormed down the ice, trying not to cede ground while fronting Eichel in a 3-on-2 break.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Anna Malygon is fronting the GCDS spring 2026 campaign.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 June 2026
New Yorkers loathed Dolan, who was seen as a nepo hire more concerned about fronting his blues rock band, JD & The Straight Shot, than developing a winning culture.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At the retailer's Nashville store during CMA Fest weekend, the singer caught up with PEOPLE about fronting the campaign, her personal style and her best shopping tip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Breitling let fly fresher, more refined versions of the iconic Chronomat sports watch, with actor Austin Butler, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and soccer star Erling Haaland fronting the campaign.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
The faces of the movement, from the models fronting natural-hair campaigns to the content creators filming wash-day tutorials, were overwhelmingly young—women like Chizi Duru, who is now 30; Whitney White, now 40; and Shaneice Crystal, now 31.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Devon Toews got caught in between as Eichel stormed down the ice, trying not to cede ground while fronting Eichel in a 3-on-2 break.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Anna Malygon is fronting the GCDS spring 2026 campaign.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronting
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Ventura was the only defendant not facing life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The county immediately shut down the far-right southbound lane of Sunrise Boulevard just south of Wildridge Drive and the sidewalk bordering the sound wall due to concerns that the barrier would fall.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The clients, Joel and Jill Kavanaugh, had fallen in love with a plot bordering the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Fronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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