as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
a two-faced friend who was just using me to advance her career
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Recent Examples of two-faced
And Alexander Hamilton gets slightly better press than the other two, but he is shown as someone who is brilliant, but self-seeking, arrogant, snobbish, contemptuous of others, and profoundly two-faced.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
January, named for that two-faced Roman god, brings us into a midterm election year.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026
Caesar's Julian calendar set January 1 as the official start of the year to honor the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, who was symbolized by a two-faced figure looking both forward and backward.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
In confessional, Salley accuses Venita of being two-faced.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership
Summary
Beware the two-faced colleague!
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
There’s a constituency within the White House that still believes Apple is two-faced, all talk and no action.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Caesar's Julian calendar set January 1st as the official start of the year to honor the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, who was symbolized by a two-faced figure looking both forward and backward.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
During the live stream on Thursday, Wiggins claimed that Reynolds, the ex-husband of Star Jones, is jealous, two-faced and attempting to sabotage the show, which runs on the Fox Soul streaming service.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2024
David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
January, named for that two-faced Roman god, brings us into a midterm election year.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026
Caesar's Julian calendar set January 1 as the official start of the year to honor the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, who was symbolized by a two-faced figure looking both forward and backward.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
In confessional, Salley accuses Venita of being two-faced.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership
Summary
Beware the two-faced colleague!
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
There’s a constituency within the White House that still believes Apple is two-faced, all talk and no action.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Caesar's Julian calendar set January 1st as the official start of the year to honor the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, who was symbolized by a two-faced figure looking both forward and backward.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
During the live stream on Thursday, Wiggins claimed that Reynolds, the ex-husband of Star Jones, is jealous, two-faced and attempting to sabotage the show, which runs on the Fox Soul streaming service.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-faced
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Authorities have arrested a suspect in the fatal double shooting that left two teenagers dead last Tuesday evening, according to city officials.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a rare confluence, Nowruz, the Persian new year, fell on the same day — making Friday a double holiday for many Iranians.—
Siham Shamalakh,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While people sometimes express this view in jest, others believe the fake environment borders on a cultural abomination.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the Heat’s social media team posting a video of the dunks, Jakucionis joked that the video is fake.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The permanent observer of the 22-nation Arab League, Maged Abdelaziz, suggested Israel was being hypocritical in justifying its military attack by saying it was intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Caissie was a late addition to Friday's lineup after first baseman Chris Morel was scratched because of a strained oblique.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Caissie was a late addition to Friday’s lineup after first baseman Chris Morel was scratched because of a strained oblique.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Using artificial intelligence to compose a social media post in the wake of a tragedy, or using it to write a fan letter to an Olympic athlete, comes off as insincere.—
Gayle Rogers,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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That being said, its professional technical aspects just add to the impression that this is a glib and insincere effort, trying to graft a fun moviegoing experience onto a depressing story about hateful people reveling in each other’s pain.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These smaller, superficial doses can help minimize the appearance of pores, reduce oiliness, soften fine lines, and create a smoother overall finish without freezing your facial movements.—
Jenny Jin,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, the issue is that these attributes have been flattened into something far more superficial and inaccurate, relationship experts warn.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What most activates Dunn’s rage is the misogyny that only deepened amid all the pretended freedoms of the counterculture.—
Sam Sacks,
WSJ,
11 Nov. 2022
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The woman is long gone, so Freer has to imagine her consent — in a history so full of gaps, coercion, and disappearance, a pretended connection is better than none at all.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2022
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“Two-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-faced. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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