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also façade
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as in front
a forward part or surface
all of the stores in the mall have facades that are in keeping with the style of a 19th-century American village
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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
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as in veneer
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the company's facade of success collapsed when it was revealed that its financial officers had been cooking the books for years
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Recent Examples of facade
Trees were ripped from the roots, and two families couldn't stay in their homes after the facade was torn off in West Oak Lane.
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Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
At least for now, Donald Trump‘s name is off the facade of the Kennedy Center, per a court order.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The pilot will dramatize the trilogy’s opening heist at the Hotel Theresa on 125th, a thirteen-story tower with a striking white façade once known as the Waldorf of Harlem.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
At least for now, Donald Trump‘s name is off the facade of the Kennedy Center, per a court order.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The pilot will dramatize the trilogy’s opening heist at the Hotel Theresa on 125th, a thirteen-story tower with a striking white façade once known as the Waldorf of Harlem.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
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Los Angeles was back in front by the end of the third via a run-scoring single by Max Muncy and Alex Call’s sacrifice fly to right.
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Larin was standing directly in front of Xhaka and got hit byXhaka's cleat after the Swiss captain went to kick the ball.
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The longevity industry profits from mystifying the obvious, but Emanuel largely dispenses with pretense.
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In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.
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Upgrading the grid with wood veneers.
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Our suburban town of Kingston, across the Susquehanna River, had an optimistic, futuristic veneer with its new ranch and split-level houses and postwar adult toys like finned cars and color TVs.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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Sporting a classic, Georgian-style exterior, the home has been revamped inside by the acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler, who’s imbued the interiors with a sexy, high-gloss aesthetic.
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Kristin Ess Signature Hair Gloss Adds noticeable gloss and enhances tone with tinted options for different hair colors.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Englewood City Council called a special session on Wednesday evening to discuss whether to have its fireworks show, ultimately deciding to move forward with it.
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But Veda has zero admiration for Mildred’s rapid upward mobility, striking the pose of a blue blood who looks down on hard work.
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Squeezed into a latex bodysuit and donning cornrows, Madonna alternately wields a whip, is bound to a chair and poses with a Chihuahua — in matching latex.
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At the time, the colonies were still under British rule, making the creation of a national flag a potentially dangerous act.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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