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also façade
1
as in front
a forward part or surface
all of the stores in the mall have facades that are in keeping with the style of a 19th-century American village
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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
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as in veneer
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the company's facade of success collapsed when it was revealed that its financial officers had been cooking the books for years
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Recent Examples of facade
Decades after Gaudí's own death, sculptor Josep Subirachs tempered the façade's misery with some playful elements.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
And there’s still debate about placing the ceremonial façade on Eighth Avenue when so many more people currently arrive from Seventh.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The National Trust’s endangered list is often associated with crumbling facades or vulnerable landscapes.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
The design involves fluted columns, large windows, and an effort to integrate Madison Square Garden into the facade.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
And there’s still debate about placing the ceremonial façade on Eighth Avenue when so many more people currently arrive from Seventh.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The National Trust’s endangered list is often associated with crumbling facades or vulnerable landscapes.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
The design involves fluted columns, large windows, and an effort to integrate Madison Square Garden into the facade.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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Jude Bellingham — England/Real Madrid Between nagging injuries and adjusting his midfield role to accommodate Mbappe and Vinicius in front of him, Bellingham’s final third output has dipped significantly from his blistering debut season at Real Madrid.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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For all the Court’s pretenses—all of its insistence on the rule of law, precedent, and good faith—many critics and supporters of the Roberts Court see the institution as an appendage of the Republican Party.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The top is coral marble, with a long strip of Italian walnut veneer down the middle, and the base is crafted from fine beechwood, carved with geometric patterns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Inspired by old-fashioned railway carriages, the unit features discreet doors that blend elegantly into the African hardwood veneer.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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The business owners argue that they’ve been denied leases in Westport for racially discriminatory reasons under the guise of improving public safety.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Opponents of affirmative action, who suspect that the process is still continuing under other guises, could seek to replicate the winning strategy of the Harvard and UNC cases, if testing data show large, unexplainable gaps in academic preparation among different student groups.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Careful not to overdo it, Streicher opted for a sheer rose gloss on the lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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An iridescent pink blush and nude-colored gloss finished off her look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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The events include raffles, giveaways and a halftime show.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Hadid started her recent Instagram carousel with a photo of herself striking a pose for a mirror selfie, wearing a metallic bikini top styled underneath a striped sweater and gray sweatpants.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Jay Clayton alleged at the time that the gang is responsible for countless acts of violence, extortion and drug trafficking in North America, South America and Europe.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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There were reckless acts such as climbing on moving and parked vehicles and vandalism like trashing a yellow cab.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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