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
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Terrifying footage shared by Fox 4 News appeared to show a hooded man pouring gasoline around the front door, windows and garage, before setting it on fire and running away.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Spray the cabinet front, then wipe with a damp cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Built over several years and completed in 2025, the fully walled and gated estate occupies three parcels of ridge-top land fronted by a guard house and a 300-foot driveway that empties at a spacious cobblestone motor court and a subterranean garage with room for up to 15 vehicles.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Pan-Asia Supermarket is laid out like most grocery stores, with produce at the front, fresh meat and seafood at the back, aisles of frozen goods at the far left, and pantry items in the aisles in between.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Terrifying footage shared by Fox 4 News appeared to show a hooded man pouring gasoline around the front door, windows and garage, before setting it on fire and running away.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
This process can be in a rehearsal or class/workshop setting, or it can be done publicly, live in front of an audience.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Spray the cabinet front, then wipe with a damp cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Rabbit Hole, a six-part online series fronted by the comedian, was recently nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series category.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Built over several years and completed in 2025, the fully walled and gated estate occupies three parcels of ridge-top land fronted by a guard house and a 300-foot driveway that empties at a spacious cobblestone motor court and a subterranean garage with room for up to 15 vehicles.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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One storm appeared off a frontal boundary on July 5 and became Chantal, which moved over the coast and caused deadly flooding in North Carolina.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The frontal and parietal regions are part of the brain’s dorsal attention and executive control networks, which support our ability to plan and work toward goals.—
Christian Wolf,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, on Gran Roque, pastel facades peek through palm fronds, and barefoot locals steer wooden boats across glassy lagoons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The facade preservation will precede demolition of the rest of the building, according to a Sheetz news release.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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About 75 minutes into the show, the couple opened up about this unique aspect of their relationship.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The area’s greatest economic driver after the end of the lumbering trade in the early 20th century has been and continues to be iron ore mining.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While many Americans continue to face housing challenges—from affordability concerns to limited inventory and years of underbuilding—demand for homeownership remains strong.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Students, parents, employees face a few first-day hiccups On Aug. 20, while most of the students at Ethel M. Taylor appeared to be in the right place, at least one landed there who should've been elsewhere.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the anterior GPe, stronger delta waves during obsessions were positively correlated with how intense the patients rated their symptoms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Aug. 2025
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Now, Aiyuk has a compression sleeve on his right leg, nine months since surgery to repair the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligament tears from a Week 5 hit against Kansas City.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
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Atelier 11 recently launched in its current guise, as Deadline first reported in July.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even Zara has fallen under the guise of a gentle rebrand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Creating Demi was not as simple as halving each element.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, cooking methods like baking, boiling, and mashing don’t usually add these elements.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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