1
as in fronts
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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2
as in confronts
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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as in clothes
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encounters
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 facades
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 grimaces
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 surfaces
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 expressions
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 appearances
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in guys
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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Recent Examples of faces
Adeola Adeosun, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
However, the report also reveals that the state faces certain challenges, including a high suicide rate among seniors and a shortage of home health care workers.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
The Louisiana Republican faces a challenging numbers game to remain speaker.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
And even though China faces daunting challenges — not least of which a giant property crisis — Team Xi is making inroads into raising China’s game in semiconductors, electric vehicles, biotechnology, aviation, robotics, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and high-speed rail.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The United States faces a healthcare affordability crisis of unprecedented proportions.
—Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Johnson faces a challenging vote on Friday, with a slim majority in the next Congress and a revolt among some Republicans over his handling of a government funding bill before lawmakers left for holiday break.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
The company faces several risks, including the need for substantial additional capital, regulatory approvals, and the successful commercialization of its technologies.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
This renaissance comes at a critical time, as our electric grid faces unprecedented transformation with a sustained 3% growth through 2035.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Johnson faces the task of implementing this single-package strategy with a slim Republican majority.
—Adeola Adeosun, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
However, the report also reveals that the state faces certain challenges, including a high suicide rate among seniors and a shortage of home health care workers.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
The Louisiana Republican faces a challenging numbers game to remain speaker.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
And even though China faces daunting challenges — not least of which a giant property crisis — Team Xi is making inroads into raising China’s game in semiconductors, electric vehicles, biotechnology, aviation, robotics, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and high-speed rail.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The United States faces a healthcare affordability crisis of unprecedented proportions.
—Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Johnson faces a challenging vote on Friday, with a slim majority in the next Congress and a revolt among some Republicans over his handling of a government funding bill before lawmakers left for holiday break.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
The company faces several risks, including the need for substantial additional capital, regulatory approvals, and the successful commercialization of its technologies.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
This renaissance comes at a critical time, as our electric grid faces unprecedented transformation with a sustained 3% growth through 2035.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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The truck is scheduled to make seven appearances throughout California between January and February, with stops in Fremont, San Bruno, San Diego, Torrance, Downey, Carlsbad and Chula Vista, the website said.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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After all, her appearances on the red carpet are always a hit.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
5 Jan. 2025
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These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The receivers and tight ends don’t include any stars but go deep in terms of guys who can do damage.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The mission will investigate the exact thickness of the ice shell that encases the moon and how that frozen exterior interacts with the ocean beneath it, as well as characterize the moon’s geology.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
14 Oct. 2024
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Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vox,
26 Sep. 2024
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The facades are rigorous yet refined, giving way to luxurious but by no means in-your-face interiors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Dec. 2024
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Many others — painters of Pontiacs, drugstore facades or gumball machines — were dismissed as frivolous.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Dec. 2024
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Peterman sees a trend toward larger pieces on exteriors as well because today’s homes have a taller, more narrow facade.—
Jodi Gonzalez,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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The windows, which take up three-quarters of the exteriors, were hung with colorful fabrics.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
31 Dec. 2024
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These ten expressions are among the best whiskies the IWSC’s judging panels singled out in 2024.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This bourbon doesn’t taste like Knob Creek, Booker’s, or any of the other Small Batch Collection expressions.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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My first impressions were incredibly favorable.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Deliver consistently but never stop pushing boundaries, build a community rather than just a customer base, stay relevant by leading instead of following, create experiences that leave lasting impressions, and be bold enough to break the rules while smart enough to play the game.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Three men, all members of a city crew working on the pier at the time, were thrown into the ocean, according to the sheriff's office.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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