fronts 1 of 2

plural of front
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as in facades
a forward part or surface the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window

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verb

present tense third-person singular of front

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Recent Examples of fronts
Noun
Facing inflation on multiple fronts, market expectations regarding the ECB, the Fed, and the Bank of England have diverged significantly. CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Show me a dress that delivers on both fronts, while also adapting to wildly changing temperatures over an eight-hour period, and still feel comfortable after consuming several mini cones of fish and chips. Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026 Government forces claimed advances on several fronts on Monday. Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 In neither case, by today's standards, were the operations fair or ethical on a number of fronts. Space.com Staff, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Gloria Steinem, who came to define the women’s movement over the arc of a half century, fought for equality on many fronts. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The film works on three fronts with a touching script, naturalistic direction and a genuinely endearing lead turn. Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 Yet, on so many fronts, Trump’s assertion of that power appears to be backfiring. Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 The process of building them, who they're built for and who is impacted has sparked backlash and debate on multiple fronts. Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
Mike Love still fronts The Beach Boys on their busy 2026 touring schedule. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Irongate also would have sidewalks where the site fronts state right-of-way, the developers said. Joe Marusak july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 The friend who fronts the cost is taking on both financial and social risk. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Matt Damon, who fronts Nolan’s epic retelling of The Odyssey, recently revealed that the director’s communication methods are also pretty vintage. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 The Sphere, a longtime vision for the mogul (who fronts his own band JD and the Straight Shot), had launched with concert experiences from the likes of U2, the Eagles, Dead & Company, Backstreet Boys and Metallica. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 The magnetic Sadio Mané fronts his country with pride and punchiness. Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Years past his music stardom, Rick now fronts a wedding band and enjoys a fruitful jam session with a former boy bander (Nick Jonas) going solo. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Co-founder Mike Edmondson now fronts the brewery with a new leadership team after relocating brewing equipment from a closed Garden City location, the brewery said in a press release. Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
Noun
  • The changing colors in Blue Sea Sky draw inspiration from its surroundings, including the blue ocean waters, green palm fronds, orange sunsets, and pink Art Deco neon facades.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The color palette is said to have been inspired by the lagoon and mixed with inspiration from Venice’s marble facades, plasterwork and architecture through the use of celadon greens, soft blues, terracotta, ochre and powder pink.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ready for some season predictions, areas of concern, a fair look down the road and an honest glimpse at what’s right in front of the Browns?
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The sterile fly program complements efforts to monitor wildlife, inspect animals and work with ranchers in areas where the fly has been spotted to encourage regular checks for infestations.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Making those comments before Michigan faces Oklahoma, one of the toughest defenses on its schedule, lays the groundwork for a QB switch if the offense sputters again.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Russian forces have ramped up the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities as Kyiv faces a shortage of air defense equipment.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Scripps also has dedicated studio shows for the WNBA and NWSL.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some have already signed with top Hollywood agencies and received offers for reality shows, podcasts, brand deals and more, turning their digital followings into business empires.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In Thurman’s case, despite clear signs of an ectopic pregnancy, two emergency departments sent her home without resolving the complication.
    Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors amended its current budget to add nearly $3 million to the District Attorney’s Office, and also to give some money back to several other services in other departments.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hezbollah is the terrorist group that controls much of Lebanon, which borders Israel.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The lake borders New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the photos, the mother-daughter duo poses in casual looks.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The black and red T, which the actress wore as a minidress sans pants, showcased the superhero in one of his signature poses.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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