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
There’s a constituency within the White House that still believes Apple is two-faced, all talk and no action.
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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
Since celestial twins symbolize the sign, Gemini tends to be unfairly stereotyped as two-faced or manipulative.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
From a tax perspective, though, this creates a two-faced problem.
—Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
Another Saturnian satellite, two-faced Iapetus, puzzles astronomers with one bright hemisphere and one that is as black as coal.
—Laurie Rich Salerno, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2010
The response has been swift and merciless, with politicians and pundits describing Poland as two-faced, disloyal, pro-Russian and anti-Ukrainian.
—Marek Magierowski, WSJ, 26 Sep. 2023
Romney attributed some of the two-faced behavior of his colleagues to their fear of violent retribution from their voter base.
—Edith Olmsted, The New Republic, 14 Sep. 2023
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
Since celestial twins symbolize the sign, Gemini tends to be unfairly stereotyped as two-faced or manipulative.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
From a tax perspective, though, this creates a two-faced problem.
—Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
Another Saturnian satellite, two-faced Iapetus, puzzles astronomers with one bright hemisphere and one that is as black as coal.
—Laurie Rich Salerno, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2010
The response has been swift and merciless, with politicians and pundits describing Poland as two-faced, disloyal, pro-Russian and anti-Ukrainian.
—Marek Magierowski, WSJ, 26 Sep. 2023
Romney attributed some of the two-faced behavior of his colleagues to their fear of violent retribution from their voter base.
—Edith Olmsted, The New Republic, 14 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-faced
Adjective
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Over 500,000 tourists poured into Rio, more than double what was expected.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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This variety enchants the autumn garden with long lasting rose-pink, double blooms in mid-autumn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Conclave depicts the Catholic church at an inflection point, with warring political factions proving themselves vain, self-serving, and hypocritical in their pursuit of power.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy’s hypocritical approach to public health puts us all at risk, warns columnist Robin Abcarian.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
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For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Consider New Perspectives And Feedback Employees can tell when relationships are insincere, which is why leaders must practice empathy and authenticity so that trust, collaboration and cultural awareness can take root.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Baldwins shame him, but their righteous indignation feels insincere considering Baldwin wasn’t using her name in that footage with detectives.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Make two superficial cross-shaped incisions on the bottom of the tomato.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Today’s discerning travelers prioritize cultural depth, architectural storytelling, and a sense of place over superficial opulence.—
Paul Jebara,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Burns had a strained relationship with his own father, and the Salarnos took him in as one of their own.—
Gabriella Demirdjian,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Two-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-faced. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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