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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
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Here are seven ideas that deliver on all fronts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The Deb dispute is playing out across different fronts in Los Angeles and Australia, overshadowing the feel-good movie about outback teens attending a debutante ball.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
While news has been quiet on both fronts, Martin Scorsese was also attached to direct movies about Jerry Garcia and Frank Sinatra in the past five years.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
At just days old, his body is fighting on multiple fronts — recovering from the physical trauma of the tornado, overcoming dehydration and the effects of inappropriate early feeding.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
O’Had has put together a Mavericks team that’s going to be a tough out on all fronts.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
According to Amazon shoppers, this body cream delivers on all fronts.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This Wild season is disappointing on several fronts, but the most disappointing is the team wasting such an incredible season from Kirill Kaprizov.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Hart also is the Musical Director for the onscreen band in Season 3 which Lestat fronts.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The building, called Lakeview Connection, currently houses a Fifth Third Bank branch that fronts the southeast corner of Clark Street and Belmont Avenue.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The other’s a Philippine peninsula that fronts Manila Bay, with a mountainous spine dividing dense jungle.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
A little garden with a curving path, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, fronts the new entrance, like a dollhouse version of the whole estate.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Named for the Kiawah people who called this island home when British settlers first arrived in 1670, Kiawah Island fronts the Atlantic with ten miles of beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The edge group is an interesting position in Miami, as the defensive fronts could see some change under new coach Jeff Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Here are seven ideas that deliver on all fronts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The Deb dispute is playing out across different fronts in Los Angeles and Australia, overshadowing the feel-good movie about outback teens attending a debutante ball.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
While news has been quiet on both fronts, Martin Scorsese was also attached to direct movies about Jerry Garcia and Frank Sinatra in the past five years.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
At just days old, his body is fighting on multiple fronts — recovering from the physical trauma of the tornado, overcoming dehydration and the effects of inappropriate early feeding.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
O’Had has put together a Mavericks team that’s going to be a tough out on all fronts.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
According to Amazon shoppers, this body cream delivers on all fronts.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This Wild season is disappointing on several fronts, but the most disappointing is the team wasting such an incredible season from Kirill Kaprizov.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, providing a variety of experiences for family beach vacations (even in the cooler fall months).
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Hart also is the Musical Director for the onscreen band in Season 3 which Lestat fronts.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The building, called Lakeview Connection, currently houses a Fifth Third Bank branch that fronts the southeast corner of Clark Street and Belmont Avenue.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The other’s a Philippine peninsula that fronts Manila Bay, with a mountainous spine dividing dense jungle.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
A little garden with a curving path, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, fronts the new entrance, like a dollhouse version of the whole estate.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Named for the Kiawah people who called this island home when British settlers first arrived in 1670, Kiawah Island fronts the Atlantic with ten miles of beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
Noun
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Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The basilica features three main facades -- the Nativity, the Passion and the Glory -- each depicting a different chapter of Christ's life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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These projects reveal the evil lurking underneath the guises of killers who were so often hiding in plain sight.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 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
Noun
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor said the city and county have not had a formal reimbursement agreement for Salisbury Fire Department service to county areas for several years.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bristy has not been found as of Saturday, but the suspect faces two murder counts.—
Robert McGreevy , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trying is one of Apple TV’s longest-running shows and was recently acquired by the BBC in a first-of-its-kind deal.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness continues to rise, basic infrastructure needs to be fixed or replaced and public safety departments need more resources.—
Rebecca Jones,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Measles crept into Utah and Arizona in June, with reports trickling into local health departments of patients coming to doctors and saying their children had just recovered from full-body rashes, and parents telling pediatricians that their whole family had just recovered from measles.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the proposal was met with widespread opposition from several neighboring groups, including Evanston’s Most Livable City Association (MLCA) and the Village of Wilmette, which borders Ryan Field.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park borders a residential neighborhood and several neighbors heard the crash.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 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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Doctors recommend starting a yoga practice slowly, ideally with an instructor, and modifying poses if needed.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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