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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
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
There will be a flood of stories on all fronts of the smartphone world, with the use of artificial intelligence likely one of the hottest topics alongside new phones being launched, previewed, or in the late stages of design.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Gorrin’s efforts on multiple lobbying fronts failed to pan out in the United States.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
But top-tier defensive fronts like Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles caused problems.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Airlines in India face pressure on both costs and revenue fronts as a majority of the airlines get nearly 65% of their revenue from domestic travel, for which passengers pay in Indian rupees, but most of the costs are in dollars.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Faulk is a 6-foot-6, 285-pound versatile chess piece on the D-line in odd or even fronts, and has even shown the ability to standup and play outside linebacker.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
If a full renovation is not in the budget, incorporate this style into your existing kitchen by adding a shiplap backsplash, painting cabinets a warm, off-white color, and replacing a couple of the doors with glass fronts.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Impressively, Newcastle have reached mid-January still fighting — and, in a roundabout way, even (arguably) thriving — on all four fronts, albeit in a non-linear and rarely convincing fashion.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Engie was planning to purchase 41 acres of a former ranch that fronts Camino Capistrano, the railroad tracks and the 5 freeway from Saddleback Church, using 13 acres for the storage facility and preserving the remainder as natural open space with trails.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
The iconic red-and-yellow logo, long a symbol of California's fast-food culture, now fronts the Antioch In-N-Out Burger location's restaurant and drive-thru.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
They are joined by Chinese actor Li Xian, also a brand ambassador who fronts an official ad campaign for the first time here, after appearing in editorial images for the Prada Qixi 2025 collection earlier this year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Brown, who fronts the Zac Brown Band, will mentor the contestants on teams coached by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Toastique is taking over the former Starbucks location at San Pedro Square that fronts Santa Clara Street.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
But this is a volume that builds and surprises on many fronts, the cacophony of love and discontent reifying into filigreed depictions of the familial ties that bind.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
There will be a flood of stories on all fronts of the smartphone world, with the use of artificial intelligence likely one of the hottest topics alongside new phones being launched, previewed, or in the late stages of design.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Gorrin’s efforts on multiple lobbying fronts failed to pan out in the United States.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
But top-tier defensive fronts like Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles caused problems.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Airlines in India face pressure on both costs and revenue fronts as a majority of the airlines get nearly 65% of their revenue from domestic travel, for which passengers pay in Indian rupees, but most of the costs are in dollars.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Faulk is a 6-foot-6, 285-pound versatile chess piece on the D-line in odd or even fronts, and has even shown the ability to standup and play outside linebacker.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
If a full renovation is not in the budget, incorporate this style into your existing kitchen by adding a shiplap backsplash, painting cabinets a warm, off-white color, and replacing a couple of the doors with glass fronts.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Impressively, Newcastle have reached mid-January still fighting — and, in a roundabout way, even (arguably) thriving — on all four fronts, albeit in a non-linear and rarely convincing fashion.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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The nonprofit, which recently developed Orlando’s Packing District and has deep pockets, could bring transformative development to the 117 acres that fronts Interstate 4 and serves as a gateway to the town.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Engie was planning to purchase 41 acres of a former ranch that fronts Camino Capistrano, the railroad tracks and the 5 freeway from Saddleback Church, using 13 acres for the storage facility and preserving the remainder as natural open space with trails.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
The iconic red-and-yellow logo, long a symbol of California's fast-food culture, now fronts the Antioch In-N-Out Burger location's restaurant and drive-thru.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
They are joined by Chinese actor Li Xian, also a brand ambassador who fronts an official ad campaign for the first time here, after appearing in editorial images for the Prada Qixi 2025 collection earlier this year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Brown, who fronts the Zac Brown Band, will mentor the contestants on teams coached by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Toastique is taking over the former Starbucks location at San Pedro Square that fronts Santa Clara Street.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
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Just a few blocks away, however, neighborhoods like Jalatlaco feel noticeably quieter, with residential streets, cobblestones, and colorful facades.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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For the first time, thanks to Kent, trees were planted next to the facades of buildings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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Populism in all its guises surfaces problems but rarely solves them.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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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
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Due to its wide span, the fiber deployed by the network will undoubtedly run alongside existing fiber in some areas and create duplicative broadband infrastructure.—
Johnny Kampis,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 70 experiments conducted over a few days, Veronika applied the implement exclusively to hard-to-reach areas, like her rump, loin, thurl and navel flap.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Luis Martinez Agramonte, 25, of Dorchester, faces multiple firearm and drug possession and distribution charges after Boston Police Department officers arrested him Friday morning.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Boston, Massachusetts faces biggest snowstorm in 4 years As much as two feet of snow could fall in parts of Massachusetts early Sunday into late Monday, according to weather forecasts.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Along the way, the funny guys have also appeared in several TV shows and movies, including their own, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, in 2006.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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He was then run over by a patrol vehicle, video shows.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In academia, Black women are expected to mentor students in crisis, advise colleagues navigating hostile departments, serve on diversity committees and repair institutional trust—all without compensation, staffing or workload adjustment.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Marshall’s petition pitches an advisory board comprised of a volunteer, a vet and staff members from relevant city departments, which would meet quarterly at the park to review the conditions.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Archuleta County borders New Mexico to the south and includes communities like Pagosa Springs, Arboles, Chimney Rock, Chromo, Juanita, and Dyke.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Egypt borders Israel and Gaza and, like Qatar, has been a key mediator throughout the war.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Critics worry the $300-million complex poses espionage and surveillance risks, particularly its proximity to underground fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive financial data.—
Sylvia Hui,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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For many investors, the run-up poses quite the conundrum, however.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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