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also façades
1
as in fronts
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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2
as in pretenses
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 veneers
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 facades
All of the buildings have these facades that are intricately carved in Baroque and Rococo designs.
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AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
But the school occupies its own campus, Schwarzman College, modeled on the individual venues at Harvard and Oxford, boasting their own historic facades, where students live and dine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The basilica features three main facades -- the Nativity, the Passion and the Glory -- each depicting a different chapter of Christ's life.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
My head was constantly on a swivel, captured by the neon lights in Chinatown contrasting against the gold facades of the centuries-old wats (temples).
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
But the school occupies its own campus, Schwarzman College, modeled on the individual venues at Harvard and Oxford, boasting their own historic facades, where students live and dine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The basilica features three main facades -- the Nativity, the Passion and the Glory -- each depicting a different chapter of Christ's life.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
My head was constantly on a swivel, captured by the neon lights in Chinatown contrasting against the gold facades of the centuries-old wats (temples).
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facades
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Trump, with his disdain for global alliances and liberal values, doesn’t seem interested in contesting Xi on these fronts.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Teams from Cal State San Marcos advanced on two NCAA Division II playoff fronts Thursday.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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According to Placer Superior Court filings, one false pretenses count and the personal identifying information charge stemmed from a June 21, 2025, incident.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Officials allege the group sold the oil under false pretenses and used the profits to sustain and expand the original food fraud scheme.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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These include up to four whole hides of leather, wood veneers, and the model board that forms the base.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Berenger, a character who appears in different guises in several of his plays, is Ionesco’s version of Everyman.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Over the years, audiences have seen the Negotiator under many guises, like a martial arts expert, a cowboy, and even a mariachi musician.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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From the best nude lipsticks to glosses with the right amount of shine, here are the products to use for Nina Park lips.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2026
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Now, after the fervor of those live shows, the All-American Rejects are back to recapture that energy with their fifth studio album, Sandbox.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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The total viewer win for the season is NBC’s first since the 2001-02 season, when Friends and ER were two of the top three shows on TV.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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As a new free safety in Spagnuolo’s defense, Gilman is beginning to understand the importance of communication and alignment, which allow the Chiefs’ pre-snap disguises to work.—
Pete Sweeney
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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“Facades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facades. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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