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as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
it was precisely because he was a faceless individual that the serial killer was able to go on for so long without detection
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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
faceless gossipmongers had been spreading rumors about the actor's sexual identity for years
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Recent Examples of faceless
Hostel, for example, turned the killer into a faceless stranger, while the Saw movies posited the victim as complicit in their own death.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The filmmakers embrace the Errol Morris style of re-creation, using high-impact inserts — flashing lights, beating drums, a faceless student tearing open a box of flyers — to evoke the excitement of that night from a deaf POV.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
There are some drawbacks to being a faceless creator.
—Taylor Lorenz, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
An obvious response is to blame faceless managers for exploiting the productive potential of employees.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The filmmakers embrace the Errol Morris style of re-creation, using high-impact inserts — flashing lights, beating drums, a faceless student tearing open a box of flyers — to evoke the excitement of that night from a deaf POV.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
There are some drawbacks to being a faceless creator.
—Taylor Lorenz, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
An obvious response is to blame faceless managers for exploiting the productive potential of employees.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faceless
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Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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That mission carried venture capitalist Lane Bess (a repeat flyer with Blue Origin), Spanish TV host Jesús Calleja, physicist entrepreneur Elaine Chia Hyde, reproductive endocrinologist Richard Scott, hedge fund partner Tushar Shah and a sixth unnamed crewmember to space and back.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The talks are at an early stage, according to an unnamed source who said natural resources, energy exploration and trade routes are being discussed.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Burberry’s Front Row Beauty at the Burberry show was stripped—little-to-no makeup, straight back cornrows, and nondescript manicures on models, including Naomi Campbell.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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This time, his neon green shirt and leather jacket called back to a quite nondescript look Dylan rocked at a 2018 appearance in Singapore.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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For anonymous tips, call (800) 222-8477 or visit the LACrimeStoppers website.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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With much respect to this anonymous sage, there’s even more to glean from watching an unfiltered 60-something Moore take on youth, beauty and fame on the screen.—
Mara Reinstein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Two deputies, Shields and an unidentified Hinds County deputy, were responding to a domestic call at a residence at the aforementioned address.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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According to police, the 29-year-old victim told officers that the suspect was an unidentified male who fled the scene in a tan SUV.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Its notably neutral Tokyo style is a particular favorite among the Vogue Shopping team.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Plus, there’s a beige and ivory shade for anyone who wants a more neutral base.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Get a bean bag in beige, black or green from Amazon.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Playtex Wireless Bra with 18-Hour Lift, $17 with coupon $40 $17 at Amazon Take your pick between 18 distinct colors like pastel pink, sky blue, and berry red, or neutrals like beige, white, and black.—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This portable, rollerball serum can be used twice a day on dull, uneven, and post-blemish skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faceless. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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