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also façade
1
as in front
a forward part or surface
all of the stores in the mall have facades that are in keeping with the style of a 19th-century American village
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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
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as in veneer
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the company's facade of success collapsed when it was revealed that its financial officers had been cooking the books for years
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Recent Examples of facade
The hotel’s pretty-in-pink Spanish-Mediterranean façade has been a Southern California fixture for 100 years, since earning the moniker The Pink Lady.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Purchase a churro or marquesita from Parque Francisco Cantón Rosado’s street vendors while taking in the facade of Iglesia de San Servacio.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Its façade was covered with white tiles that gleamed in the morning light.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Purchase a churro or marquesita from Parque Francisco Cantón Rosado’s street vendors while taking in the facade of Iglesia de San Servacio.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Its façade was covered with white tiles that gleamed in the morning light.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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Jonathan Melo was assaulted in front of an apartment building on Beach Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Seahawks leaned on a collective pass rush rather than one dominant star, finishing the season as one of the league’s more effective defensive fronts.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the day of Lincoln’s election, the Wide Awakes patrolled polling places under the pretense of protecting democracy, while opponents viewed it as voter intimidation.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the gun had been purchased under false pretenses in Indiana.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Comedians like Short may maintain an unphasable veneer but often, a well of intention and intelligence lies beneath.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, her origin myth, in which she was hatched from an egg laid by her mother, Leda, who had been ravished by Zeus in the guise of a swan, is plainly invention.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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This pliable guise is partially what makes his persona such a durable meme.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Harrier and Howell's vanity hits all the right notes—it's finished in high-gloss ivory lacquer, and the mirror is wrapped in a beautiful neutral suede.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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In that case, an eggshell or satin finish is your best option as both hide some drywall imperfections (unlike a gloss finish) and can also be wiped down easily when needed.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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While discussing the delicate tone of the show and its balance of being a satire on the Hollywood movie business and a love letter to chasing your dream, Cretton said the creative team focused on character to find their way.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The entire show can be seen on Billboard’s YouTube channel, below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Penelope struck a pose while rocking a yellow ensemble accessorized with a cow-print purse in this shot Kourtney shared for her daughter's birthday.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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His use of dramatic lighting and the poses of the people in the painting have captured audiences’ attention for nearly four centuries.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sculptor Maddy Inez, granddaughter of Betye Saar, crafts a series of ceramic vessels — each an ode to different plants brought over during the transatlantic slave trade — reframing gardening as an act of resistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The event features four days of live music with more than 100 musical acts and performances on seven stages, dancing and southern food along with cooking demos.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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