1
as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
it was precisely because he was a faceless individual that the serial killer was able to go on for so long without detection
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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
faceless gossipmongers had been spreading rumors about the actor's sexual identity for years
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Recent Examples of faceless
And then there are the faceless TV network executives, who are far more complicit in this restructuring, and guilty, of playing God with dozens of universities, and indirectly thousands of employees and students.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Statistics are chilling but faceless.
—Rabbi David Wolpe, Time, 23 May 2025
There is something faceless about his music-making; everything sounds reasonably good, but nothing sticks in the mind.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This introduction to a group of 12- and 13-year-old boys as faceless forces of nature will prove apt in certain ways, although Polinger is careful not to make any of them one-dimensional.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Statistics are chilling but faceless.
—Rabbi David Wolpe, Time, 23 May 2025
There is something faceless about his music-making; everything sounds reasonably good, but nothing sticks in the mind.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This introduction to a group of 12- and 13-year-old boys as faceless forces of nature will prove apt in certain ways, although Polinger is careful not to make any of them one-dimensional.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faceless
Adjective
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Some people assume that longtime married couples are boring, but my husband has never bored me.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Spectators perceive tennis outfits as plain, boring, rigid or limited to a specific silhouette.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The reports cited unnamed sources suggesting that the target was Ansar Allah military Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdel Karim al-Ghamari.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The alleged shooting of the unnamed victim is reportedly what resulted in the arrest warrant.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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Related Articles La Museum Shibuya opens Saturday for a two-week period in the basement of a nondescript office building just steps from one of Tokyo’s most bustling neighborhoods.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Adjustable temperature Most people are satisfied with the nondescript high, medium and low settings on many freezers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Initially confidential and anonymous, the document quickly became indelibly identified with its author: The Moynihan Report.—
Augustine Sedgewick,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Caltrain discovered the apartment on April 1, 2022 after recieving an anonymous tip, Cannon added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The 57-page lawsuit alleges that Ibrahim was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and then attacked by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two unidentified men.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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In June, the administration of U.S. President Trump slapped several unidentified officials from Central America with visa restrictions.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The quiet yet luxurious hue spans room sizes and design styles, yet is subtle enough to serve as a neutral while adding a hint of color.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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With Messi and his mates, Miami has sold out huge NFL stadiums and other neutral venues.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Sparks embraced the dainty strappy heels trend, which is taking over as spring transitions into summer, donning a pair of beige sandals with a simple, slender strap at the toe and ankle.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The line was a nod to the singer’s middle name and featured an array of T-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts, along with a collection of beige corduroy pieces, emblazoned with the Drew logo and a smiley face.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard, khaki, black and other dull colors; clunky, unattractive shoes; and few accessories.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 is no exception, which shines with its abilities to reduce the look of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and overall dull skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 June 2025
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faceless. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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