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as in guises
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of fronts
Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Wilcox’s defenses have multiple fronts using four and three down linemen, stemming on the same play and disguised coverages.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, at age 100, Coroneos maintains a strong support system that enables her to keep active—both on the cardio and strength training fronts.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, Ulbrich designs defenses with four-down fronts, using elite pass rushers and stunts to apply pressure and allowing his cornerbacks to play physically.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Egyptian influencers linked to intelligence fronts launched vicious personal attacks, including ethnic slurs, against the Saudi royal family and graphic insults targeting the crown prince.
—Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Fire is actively burning on three fronts, primarily moving north.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After that, though, Williams got consistent pressure with five-man fronts and aggressive zone blitzes that occasionally had just five defenders in coverage — two underneath and three deep.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Logan also fronts Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions League in the UK and has her own podcast.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Piper fronts the fall 2025 campaign, themed Rebellious Traditions, marking a new creative chapter for the brand.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Stop forcing parents to choose between their careers and their families, and instead empower them to succeed on both fronts.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Wilcox’s defenses have multiple fronts using four and three down linemen, stemming on the same play and disguised coverages.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, at age 100, Coroneos maintains a strong support system that enables her to keep active—both on the cardio and strength training fronts.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, Ulbrich designs defenses with four-down fronts, using elite pass rushers and stunts to apply pressure and allowing his cornerbacks to play physically.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Egyptian influencers linked to intelligence fronts launched vicious personal attacks, including ethnic slurs, against the Saudi royal family and graphic insults targeting the crown prince.
—Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Fire is actively burning on three fronts, primarily moving north.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After that, though, Williams got consistent pressure with five-man fronts and aggressive zone blitzes that occasionally had just five defenders in coverage — two underneath and three deep.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Logan also fronts Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions League in the UK and has her own podcast.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Piper fronts the fall 2025 campaign, themed Rebellious Traditions, marking a new creative chapter for the brand.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
Noun
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Both lands are based on Marvel's comics, rather than its movies, but IMG's is more immersive as its rides are hidden behind colorful facades of famous Marvel Comics' landscapes.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Using roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography (NIL), the team has developed decorative films that allow photovoltaic (PV) modules to seamlessly blend into building facades without sacrificing efficiency.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump is a man of many hats Immigration has become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Israel mobilizes an additional 60,000 reservists for its Gaza City offensive, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a showdown over mandatory military service for the Ultra-Orthodox community, a debate sharpened by the strain on reservists pulled from their families for months at a time.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Jones detailed new de-icing equipment, dedicated crews, and a central dashboard so all departments can see in real-time how their decisions impact the entire network.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tusk also said some of the drones had crossed from Belarus, a Kremlin ally that borders both Ukraine and Poland.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moving on to the southeast part of Sri Lanka is the Wild Coast Tented Lodge which borders Yala National Park.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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D4vd poses with 5 Gum during Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party 2025 on April 12, 2025 in Palm Springs, California.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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