as in facing
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the apartment complex fronts the ocean
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Recent Examples of fronting
Now, thanks to Zendaya fronting its anniversary campaign, the iconic collab is once again fueling a wave of nostalgic craze.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
That call kicked off one of the most improbable events in rock history, a completely unknown singer from the Philippines fronting one of the most popular bands on the planet.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Knight is a triple-Emmy winning presenter, currently fronting E!
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The movie, being released in theaters and IMAX on April 24, highlights the Gary, Indiana, native’s life off-stage, fronting the Jackson 5 and iconic performances from his early solo career, according to a synopsis from the film studio Lionsgate.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
The shop is housed in Maryville’s old library building, and the owner nodded to the massive lions fronting the New York City Public Library with the addition of two stately cats to her entrance; the pair also inspired the boutique’s name.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The longtime Berkeley resident, who is best known for fronting psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish in the 1960s, was 84.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Williams also featured at the Awards, fronting the tribute to Ozzy Osbourne that accompanied Ozzy’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement award.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
The most recent example of state laws limiting local land authority and Yorba Linda City Council control over housing development is playing out in a plan for a townhome project fronting Yorba Linda Boulevard between Jessamyn West Park and North County Chabad Center.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
That call kicked off one of the most improbable events in rock history, a completely unknown singer from the Philippines fronting one of the most popular bands on the planet.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Knight is a triple-Emmy winning presenter, currently fronting E!
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The movie, being released in theaters and IMAX on April 24, highlights the Gary, Indiana, native’s life off-stage, fronting the Jackson 5 and iconic performances from his early solo career, according to a synopsis from the film studio Lionsgate.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
The shop is housed in Maryville’s old library building, and the owner nodded to the massive lions fronting the New York City Public Library with the addition of two stately cats to her entrance; the pair also inspired the boutique’s name.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The longtime Berkeley resident, who is best known for fronting psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish in the 1960s, was 84.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Williams also featured at the Awards, fronting the tribute to Ozzy Osbourne that accompanied Ozzy’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement award.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
The most recent example of state laws limiting local land authority and Yorba Linda City Council control over housing development is playing out in a plan for a townhome project fronting Yorba Linda Boulevard between Jessamyn West Park and North County Chabad Center.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronting
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Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department Police said that a 28-year-old man from Rankin will be facing multiple charges in connection with the drug bust.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest issues facing Wall Street and the nation recently is how long the rampant enthusiasm over artificial intelligence will last.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the roads bordering the Statehouse — North Capitol Avenue, West Street, Washington Street and Ohio Street — will likely see more backups than usual.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Mar. 2026
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For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Fronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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