FRONTS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

fronts 1 of 2

noun

plural of front

as in facades

a forward part or surface the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window

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as in guises

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 areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence are we making any progress on the marketing front?

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fronts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of front

as in faces

to stand or sit with the face or front toward the apartment complex fronts the ocean

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Recent Examples of fronts

Noun

McCord will rely on a run game that will undoubtedly face a lot of eight-man fronts, a strategy that has worked for opponents in the past two games. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 Massie, a Kentucky Republican who has broken with the administration on a number of fronts over the past year, originally introduced impeachment articles against the defense secretary in September. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026 Barr was something of a bridge at the food editor’s desk, a connection that linked the region’s foundation, sometimes hardscrabble, in using what was available to survive, and a new era that saw Orlando modernizing on all fronts. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 And if these were not already enough fronts on which to fight, another is opened by the death of a 46-year-old Black man at the hands of a police officer on May 25, 2020. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 But airports are only one of many fronts where ICE is operating in our state. — Glenn Formica, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026 Still, her leadership of the city came under scrutiny on two fronts. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026 Use a microfiber cloth and a suitable household cleaner to spruce up cabinet fronts, handles, and appliance exteriors, paying extra attention to areas around the stove where grease tends to collect. — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026 Eisenkot has promised to close the fronts Netanyahu left open. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Verb

King co-hosts BBC Radio 1’s weekday afternoon show with Matt Edmondson and fronts her own show, Future Pop. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026 The living area is positioned next to a large picture window that fronts the home and maximizes natural light inside, and contains a full-sized sofa, a coffee table, plus an entertainment center. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 Hotel Margot fronts the weekend market on Pensacola, Florida’s historic Palafox Street. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 The green goblin fronts a metal band, sells life insurance by day and performs comedy by night. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 And on the third floor, check out the event spaces including a grand terrace that fronts the High Line, where guests can watch the parkgoers and vice versa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Mazzoli, who fronts an electro-acoustic band in addition to her operatic career, selected the Saunders novel, turning the book into a close to three hour opera, with her longtime lyricist Royce Vavrek. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The model fronts Awe Inspired’s Nocturne campaign for fall 2026, taking on Inanna, Persephone and Medusa across three chapters. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Mike Love still fronts The Beach Boys on their busy 2026 touring schedule. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts

Noun

Its glassy face leans into a zigzag pattern across its facades and from some angles looks like a retro video game.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
The 16-acre complex of SCAD Savannah Film Studios added new professional soundstages and more than 50 backlot facades and practical interiors to Savannah’s production landscape.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of facades

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

Definition of guises

Noun

Chain O’Lakes sewer lines McFarlane described three general areas for the project, totaling about 5,400 homes and businesses.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Baseball and basketball, in particular, have been areas of focus for Sure Sports, though McKenzie did not name any specific clients, citing confidentiality.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of areas

Noun

In the past, daytime and late-night shows weren’t considered subject to the rule, but Carr has said differently.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
In any case, theatrical releases or (re-releases) of popular TV shows are all gravy for cinema operators, who are enjoying the biggest year at the box office since the onset of the pandemic.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of shows

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Swatting calls are usually made to police departments or courthouses, Heinze explains.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
Before that, Darchiev headed the Foreign Ministry’s departments of North America and the North Atlantic; served as ambassador to Canada; and was a minister-counselor at the Washington embassy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of departments

Verb

The small, predominantly Hispanic area, which borders Broward to the west, swung 14 points further left this year.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
The Ukrainians tried to divert exports to smaller ports on the Danube River – which borders Romania – and Russian drones followed.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

But Chomet and Soumache tell Variety that the film was created using traditional 2D animation techniques, with the characters, backgrounds and key poses drawn by artists.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
Through their poses, with his father resting and his mother assuming a more assertive role, Liu wanted to reflect their changing dynamic.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

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