as in frontal
being at or in the part of something opposite the back part
visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of front
Thom Harris, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The moving truck was still in front of our house and there was a knock at the front door.
—Cathy Goedde, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
Lincoln could not have foreseen that his fight to preserve the Union and end slavery would lead to a day when a Black president would stand in front of his memorial.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The agreement, which has not yet been finalized, would involve the developer fronting the cost of roadway improvements to be later reimbursed.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In their opening La Liga game, against Real Mallorca in August, midfielder Bellingham was filmed in the tunnel at half-time asking his front three to track back more.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The moving truck was still in front of our house and there was a knock at the front door.
—Cathy Goedde, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
At the front of each ski is a lithium-ion battery pack, which is connected to an electric motor at the back.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
Lincoln could not have foreseen that his fight to preserve the Union and end slavery would lead to a day when a Black president would stand in front of his memorial.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Garden in the city Apple’s new store fronts an outdoor courtyard that the company says is designed to take advantage of its garden in the city setting.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The agreement, which has not yet been finalized, would involve the developer fronting the cost of roadway improvements to be later reimbursed.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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This is a frontal assault on our entire form of government and history.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Brain tissue samples were gathered from the frontal cortex, the area of the brain associated with thinking and reasoning.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Michael’s sexuality has never been an issue, because Julia married him for a life of status and security, and is happy to keep up any facade necessary to maintain it.—
Mary Marge Locker,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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So are the movie theaters, some beloved restaurants and stores, a landmark hotel (although a new residential building features a replica facade).—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Information on how to secure tickets to the shows is available on the band’s website.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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After the show, the song’s streams briefly vaulted from 1,000 streams a day to 20,000.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With a kaleidoscope of talent and areas of focus, KatVoix Academy is where all creatives, regardless of their goals, can find a guiding light to fulfillment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Set in East London’s mostly residential Tower Hamlets borough, the area of Bow Common runs along Limehouse Cut, London’s oldest canal.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Two of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the rights of transgender and nonbinary people face court challenges filed Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Such a shift invokes concomitant issues, ones that Bentley is not alone in facing.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For example, try wearing a butt plug while stimulating your anterior fornix or A-spot, which is deeper than the G-spot and is located between the cervix and vaginal wall.—
Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2025
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The anterior insula regulates how subjective feelings are processed.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Those influences are often deliberate — coy and canny reworkings of previous themes and character types, presented again in new guises and winking reflections.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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The first four films followed Neve Campbell's character, Sidney Prescott, and her struggle against a succession of murderers who adopt the guise of Ghostface, a masked killer motivated by revenge, jealousy, and notoriety.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump took office last month at a time of persistent pessimism among Americans, with an average satisfaction score across key elements of U.S. life hovering at just 38%.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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