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also façade
1
as in face
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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2
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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3
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 building is designed with a brick facade and will go up on a 2.3-acre concrete pad.
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
This includes evaluating your facade’s color palette, siding material, and the surrounding landscape.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
This includes evaluating your facade’s color palette, siding material, and the surrounding landscape.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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The two come face to face in the villa, three years after Clayton dumped Rachel in the season 26 finale of the ABC series.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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And When an Israeli asks for coffee, serve him a coffee, beside a stencil of a scalding cup hitting a face.—
Guy Ben-Aharon,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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But his heart remained on the South Side, where fans appreciated him for his workmanlike approach, his quick pace and a lack of pretense.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The federal indictment alleged that Combs and his associates lured female victims, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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They’re made from 100% vegan materials, including a vegan leather strap upper, a cork veneer midsole trim, and the aforementioned comfy footbed.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
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Behind the veneer of philanthropy, however, prosecutors allege most of Ahmed’s professional life was built on fraud.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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However, this exact reason could be beneficial for sleepers with back pain, as well as heavier sleepers, who require a firmer surface to keep their spines happy and in alignment.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Plus, take the elbow grease out of scrubbing hard surfaces and opt for this electric spin scrubber that’s 42 percent off.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s certainly rare — especially when the show has been this successful.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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More than a decade after its premiere, the show has experienced a major resurgence, especially among members of Gen Z (like myself).—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Jake Cronenworth flared a ball to right-center field that fell in front of diving center fielder Brandon Marsh and then bounced off his glove, allowing Cronenworth to jog into second with a double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Erosion from bulimia often affects the backs of the teeth more than the fronts, since stomach acid typically contacts the inner surfaces first.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Both shows remind us that before all the gloss is applied, making magazines and making television is a job.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Most importantly, the conservation angle isn’t some campaign gloss.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Police said Soliman planned his attack for more than a year, and arrived in Boulder after driving from his home in Colorado Springs, stopping along the way to buy gasoline, glass bottles, a weed sprayer and flowers to provide a disguise.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Despite being dressed in a disguise and giving police a fake name, Elizabeth was ultimately saved by authorities and reunited with her family — while her kidnappers were taken into custody.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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