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
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy a front lawn activation featuring offerings from Ronnie’s Pronto and Kith Treats.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The latter style was one with ruching along the back section of the shoe as opposed to the front.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Today, Glover fronts the band POPSOUL, per her website.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
At one point, Spears allegedly walked around the restaurant while holding a knife and tried to light up a cigarette near the front door.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy a front lawn activation featuring offerings from Ronnie’s Pronto and Kith Treats.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Noun
As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The latter style was one with ruching along the back section of the shoe as opposed to the front.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Verb
In a video promoting the tax, the mayor stood outside of Griffin's home and used it as an example for who will be fronting the bill that targets wealthier residents.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Today, Glover fronts the band POPSOUL, per her website.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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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
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The frontal boundary of the cold front has stalled near the coast, leading to widespread showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Stay in a Former Warehouse Meantime, Gibson’s Warehouse is a boutique property with a history of its own, and one that dates to the early 1900s when this inn got its start as a warehouse with a brick façade.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This dual-purpose envelope combines functionality with expressive design, creating a facade that is both energy efficient and visually striking.—
Adam Williams
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The San Diego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Many have infinity-edge hot tubs—and the hotel is in the process of installing those in every casita—and all face the Sea of Cortez.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Scotland is making its ninth World Cup appearance… Also, Haiti will play a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand at Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale stadium on June 2 and Turkey, a USA group opponent, faces Venezuela there on June 6.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 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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Closing loopholes that allowed sometimes large apartment buildings in backyards under the guise of accessory dwelling units.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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In the United Kingdom, according to Andrew Crisell, talk and music radio brings together the two typical elements of radio content in a mix of information, culture, and entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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