1
as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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3
as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Recent Examples of face
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Jessica Rosenworcel, who was chair of the FCC under Biden, faced criticism from conservatives for opening up a public comment period on the Fox station renewal, delaying action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Lisa K. Friedman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Ashton ran over to help his mom, only to have his stepfather get down in his face and curse him.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
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It’s been decades since these companies faced any serious threat to their rule as the leaders in R&D, innovation and market share.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Jessica Rosenworcel, who was chair of the FCC under Biden, faced criticism from conservatives for opening up a public comment period on the Fox station renewal, delaying action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Debra’s face is shiny, her hair wild.
—Lisa K. Friedman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Ashton ran over to help his mom, only to have his stepfather get down in his face and curse him.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
Verb
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Now, 20 years later, Jenner is fronting a campaign for the nearly logo-less bag, recently revived by Chloé creative director Chemena Kamali.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The reconfiguration includes a wide promenade with a multi-use path fronting the project site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Being social with family or housemates may feel off when the Sagittarius moon confronts Venus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mary Castlebury, who was a principal under Pendleton, said her superintendent helped her confront challenges as a fellow Black administrator.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Would those traits be enough against the most physical and athletic opponent the Cavaliers had encountered?—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Even small details—posters, permits, promotional content—have encountered unexpected resistance.—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From early-morning meetings to a stack line-up of shows followed by late-night dinners, their looks balanced sharp style with real-world practicality—a lesson in fashion and function that feels perfect for right now.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
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The flattering silhouette is a foundation for endless looks.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The concrete steps and ramp will be demolished, but the building's exterior facade will remain.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Derry, Maine, may have the facade of a quaint, picturesque town, but with Pennywise lurking below, its residents would likely argue otherwise.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then the judges each made their trademark grimace.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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And there are photos that 247Sports dug up from past Manning throws, even dating to his high school days, that show the grimace.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Microfleece lining on the interior creates a light but appreciably warm layer, while rugged cotton canvas on the exterior cuts the wind chill, protects from abrasions, and looks stylish to boot.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The exterior reflects this theme, with blue and white siding and nautical-style light fixtures.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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