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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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Now, as the climate warms and farmers face new challenges on all fronts, the state is investing nearly $40 million to update and expand one of the agency’s laboratories in Windsor.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Furnishings are from local vintage markets, while tabletops and bar fronts are adorned with local marble.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
However, the White House, on multiple fronts, has tried to tamp down expectations for the Strait of Hormuz.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Most jersey frames with high-quality wood panels and acrylic fronts cost between $60 and $100, depending on the size of the frame and the type of wood.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Vamivakas and colleagues are keen to see the technology develop on these fronts in the future.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The Houthis are uniquely positioned to do that, given their ability to disrupt critical maritime routes and open additional pressure fronts.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The complex directly fronts Route 75; the previous use was a 1960s-era strip plaza set far back from the Route 75.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Cafe Del Mar, a busy restaurant that fronts State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale, gets to keep its artificial turf carpet after all.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Taking his place in the band is Chris Cron, a supremely gifted vocalist who fronts the Beach Boys tribute act Pet Sounds Live.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Portland State fronts the pack in 2025-26.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Elex Michaelson, who anchored KTTV’s evening news broadcast from 2018 to 2025 and who now fronts The Story Is with Elex Michaelson on CNN, paid tribute to all five of those laid off.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Days before the Olympic torch was lit at San Siro, Milan’s Piazza del Duomo, which fronts the city’s elaborate Gothic cathedral, was packed with Olympic visitors, many wearing sweatshirts and jackets bearing the flags of their homelands.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Or, put another way on all fronts, this ain’t 2023.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Now, as the climate warms and farmers face new challenges on all fronts, the state is investing nearly $40 million to update and expand one of the agency’s laboratories in Windsor.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Furnishings are from local vintage markets, while tabletops and bar fronts are adorned with local marble.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
However, the White House, on multiple fronts, has tried to tamp down expectations for the Strait of Hormuz.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Most jersey frames with high-quality wood panels and acrylic fronts cost between $60 and $100, depending on the size of the frame and the type of wood.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Vamivakas and colleagues are keen to see the technology develop on these fronts in the future.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The Houthis are uniquely positioned to do that, given their ability to disrupt critical maritime routes and open additional pressure fronts.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The teen, who fronts his own band, performed an original song backed by an acoustic guitarist.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The complex directly fronts Route 75; the previous use was a 1960s-era strip plaza set far back from the Route 75.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Cafe Del Mar, a busy restaurant that fronts State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale, gets to keep its artificial turf carpet after all.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Taking his place in the band is Chris Cron, a supremely gifted vocalist who fronts the Beach Boys tribute act Pet Sounds Live.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Portland State fronts the pack in 2025-26.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Elex Michaelson, who anchored KTTV’s evening news broadcast from 2018 to 2025 and who now fronts The Story Is with Elex Michaelson on CNN, paid tribute to all five of those laid off.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Days before the Olympic torch was lit at San Siro, Milan’s Piazza del Duomo, which fronts the city’s elaborate Gothic cathedral, was packed with Olympic visitors, many wearing sweatshirts and jackets bearing the flags of their homelands.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
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Like the ongoing Destination Crenshaw initiative, Destination Market Street aims to renovate business facades and add more parking, outdoor seating, pedestrian lighting and enhanced landscaping.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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By the time my story about him was published in the November 2023 issue of Vanity Fair, Aryeh Dodelson, and all of his guises, had disappeared from the face of the earth.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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In its many guises, idolatry has survived, despite regular and often cataclysmic proof of its dangers, for centuries and many people will consider a much-larger-than-life golden statue of a president to be perfectly splendid.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ponder the enormously popular magic-lantern shows that appeared in seventeenth-century Europe.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Austin city manager makes more money than Jones, though, with a $538,608 salary, data from the Austin American-Statesman shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ada is the only county in Idaho that operates under a single highway district, created by frustrated voters in 1971 to replace the rural highway districts and city street departments still used in Canyon and other counties.—
Mark Dee
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters collaborated secured the building in collaboration with city departments until representatives of the house arrived on scene to figure out the next steps, authorities said.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 120-acre site along Lewis Avenue between 5th and 9th streets borders the Robert McClory Bike Path and features open space, wetlands and scenic views.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow's fuel export sites in the country's western Leningrad region, which borders Finland, including the major port of Ust-Luga.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bad lighting and poor poses are the most likely causes of poor identification.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic is particularly worried about the cybersecurity risks the model poses.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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