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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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
For setups that have run out of rack space and need more buttons, additional Stream Deck units that can be powered over USB, such as the Stream Deck XL, can be connected to the Studio through its front USB-C port.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
The car’s front is more substantial than before, giving it a much more powerful, GT-like feel and stance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
Built in the 1910s for attorney Charles C. Boynton and his wife, Florence Treadwell Boynton, the three-bedroom home is fronted by 16 Corinthian columns, measures about 4,000 square feet, and overlooks San Francisco Bay from his hillside perch.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
This includes the abode’s symmetrical look, with a recessed front door area set between two matching sides with gabled roofs.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
For setups that have run out of rack space and need more buttons, additional Stream Deck units that can be powered over USB, such as the Stream Deck XL, can be connected to the Studio through its front USB-C port.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
Amazon Essentials Knit Surplice Jumpsuit From the wrap front and cropped silhouette to the back patch pockets and banded hems, this jumpsuit is a style standout.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
The car’s front is more substantial than before, giving it a much more powerful, GT-like feel and stance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
Verb
Other highlights include a dramatic 18-foot entryway fronted by a massive 800-pound pivot door and a custom planar metal gate that retracts underground.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
Built in the 1910s for attorney Charles C. Boynton and his wife, Florence Treadwell Boynton, the three-bedroom home is fronted by 16 Corinthian columns, measures about 4,000 square feet, and overlooks San Francisco Bay from his hillside perch.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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