fronting

present participle of front

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fronting Consider heading all the way north along the sand for the pretty trails and quiet beach fronting Hanna Park, or go south to the quarter-mile-long Jax Beach Pier, where surfers catch waves and anglers cast out lines. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 While fronting the May 2026 issue of Vogue Brazil, Zendaya once more showed her love for her Coleman crew. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter best known for fronting the Frames and the Swell Season as well as co-starring in the 2007 musical drama Once, has died, according to his management. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 Life in the 2020s is about putting performance above purity, optics over essence, fronting ahead of vulnerability. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 Both shows are hosted by influencers, with Charles Brockman III fronting Substitute Teacher and Laro Benz doing House Rules. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026 Despite having retired from soccer years ago, David Beckham has noticeably been one of the most visible faces of this World Cup, fronting numerous commercials. Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 July 2026 This includes figuring out the method of how payment will happen, as well as a timeline for when the person fronting the cost can expect to be repaid. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026 It's located in Ansley Mall fronting the Northeast Beltline Trail. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronting
Verb
  • With 168 rooms and suites—some boasting water-facing balconies—the resort displays Texas-forward artwork and contemporary, clean finishes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the man is facing federal felony charges, Reed Williams reports.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Here, on the eastern side of Mount Desert Island and bordering Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine, offers a quintessential seaside escape with small-town charm and beautiful nature.
    Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Fronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronting. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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