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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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Recent Examples of fronts
Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The future of work is evolving on multiple fronts, and boards must also balance the drive for innovation with the workforce’s desire for stability.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
As has become abundantly clear since, that effort was part of a larger Iranian plan to attack the Jewish state simultaneously on multiple fronts.
—Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Their 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild was disappointing on a lot of fronts.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, China is pushing space forward on several fronts, such as lunar sample return missions with Chang'e 5 and Chang'e 6, and the Tianwen 1 orbiter, lander and rover mission at Mars.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Collier excelled on all fronts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
The basic logic of the drink is, as mentioned, Negroni-like, but more esoteric on a number of fronts.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Piper fronts the fall 2025 campaign, themed Rebellious Traditions, marking a new creative chapter for the brand.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Federal authorities are investigating several fronts to determine how industrial methanol entered Brazil’s consumer alcohol supply.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The future of work is evolving on multiple fronts, and boards must also balance the drive for innovation with the workforce’s desire for stability.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
As has become abundantly clear since, that effort was part of a larger Iranian plan to attack the Jewish state simultaneously on multiple fronts.
—Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Their 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild was disappointing on a lot of fronts.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, China is pushing space forward on several fronts, such as lunar sample return missions with Chang'e 5 and Chang'e 6, and the Tianwen 1 orbiter, lander and rover mission at Mars.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Collier excelled on all fronts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
The basic logic of the drink is, as mentioned, Negroni-like, but more esoteric on a number of fronts.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Reese, a Chicago Sky forward, fronts the cover of NBA 2K26, and the latest Ionescu Nike signature sneaker release made headway in the marketplace.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Piper fronts the fall 2025 campaign, themed Rebellious Traditions, marking a new creative chapter for the brand.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
Noun
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The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Mayans built a sprawling city with monuments and buildings up to 200 feet high, featuring ornate facades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But in markets where the housing shortage is still acute—including many metropolitan areas in the North, Northeast, and Midwest—home prices are still growing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Weiss now faces three major challenges.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The country also faces escalating security crises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her cooking shows and onscreen projects, Gomez is also the founder of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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That is largely because their shows, including On Your Toes, Too Many Girls, Babes in Arms, and Pal Joey, are rarely revived or performed at regional and community theaters around the world.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Persian Gulf borders Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The cause of the investigation at the company, which borders Humphreys and Hickman counties, remains under investigation.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other poses featured Bieber kissing Kardashian on the cheek and the latter sensually brushing a rose against the former’s face.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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Martin channels Eve from the Old Testament, cuddling up to a big white snake and striking various poses, apple in hand, for the photographer Ryan McGinley.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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