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
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In the early morning hours of July 31, 2022, Shirilla, then 17, drove her car into a brick wall in Strongsville, Ohio, going nearly 100 mph, with Dominic, 20, in the front passenger seat and their friend, Davion Flanagan, 19, in the backseat.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
David Caraccio
may 27, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
On the policy front, JPMorgan is backing bipartisan proposals to strengthen federal lending programs, raise loan limits for small manufacturers, and modernize capital formation rules—a recognition that private capital alone can’t close the access gap that Dimon identified in March.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Adjective
The split exists because USDT, as currently constructed, cannot pass through the GENIUS Act's front door.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In the early morning hours of July 31, 2022, Shirilla, then 17, drove her car into a brick wall in Strongsville, Ohio, going nearly 100 mph, with Dominic, 20, in the front passenger seat and their friend, Davion Flanagan, 19, in the backseat.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Noun
The team, Outrigger Santa Cruz, stayed upright despite the surprise weight shift, Luckow told KTVU, noting the paddler in front — the stroker — kept her rhythm and helped prevent a tip.
—David Caraccio
may 27, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
On the policy front, JPMorgan is backing bipartisan proposals to strengthen federal lending programs, raise loan limits for small manufacturers, and modernize capital formation rules—a recognition that private capital alone can’t close the access gap that Dimon identified in March.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Verb
Before a single ticket is ever sold, venues often need to front millions of dollars in guarantees to artists just to keep their calendars full.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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Lean casual or go full-frontal glamour?—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The rain chance is high on Tuesday due to plenty of moisture south of a frontal boundary to our north.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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David Nikel External work on the central tower has reached a major milestone, though work on other parts of the basilica, including the Glory façade, is expected to continue for years.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Police and fire personnel were called to the gym on South Bowen Road and Park Row Drive in Pantego, where a sign blew off the building along with the front facade of the building.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Since then, Catwoman has appeared in various movies and on TV shows, including Matt Reeves' The Batman in 2022, where Zoë Kravitz took on the part.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The relationship between the two of them was always at the heart of the of the show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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The corridors and common areas are almost as memorable as the guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Her shelves contained books on correct etiquette when entertaining (How to Do It, or, The Lively Art of Entertaining by Elsa Maxwell) and instructional books covering many areas of life, ranging from gardening and raising Siamese cats to keeping turtles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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With California facing increasingly destructive wildfires, experts and officials have long urged the strategic removal of dense, flammable vegetation that can erupt into particularly destructive flames from a lightning bolt or the spark of a power line.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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But rescuers caution that the remaining four men face an equally dangerous journey to safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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One patient retained normal core disgust reactivity but could no longer recognize disgust in others’ faces; another with anterior insula damage showed dysregulation in both producing and experiencing disgust.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To test this hypothesis, the researchers recruited seven people who were scheduled for an anterior temporal lobectomy, a type of surgery in which pieces of brain tissue are removed in order to treat severe epilepsy.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
Noun
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And that came in the guise of a serious illness that threatens — but then ends up solidifying — the unbreakable bond between Deborah (Jean Smart) and her protégé, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), something that has been built up over the course of five seasons.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This last element is worth unpacking a bit.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Diamonds are in my DNA, and unexpected design elements and object detailing are central to my work.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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