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as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Recent Examples of face
Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The women’s team faced its own adversity, especially with injuries.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
Tellingly, every Iraqi has the same face—Hussein’s.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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The Royals face the same challenge.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The women’s team faced its own adversity, especially with injuries.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Arielle Konig suffered multiple lacerations to her face and head and was hospitalized in serious but stable condition, according to the court documents.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
Tellingly, every Iraqi has the same face—Hussein’s.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
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The band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and fronted by leather-loving singer Rob Halford released its debut album, Rocka Rolla, in 1974, followed by 1996’s Sad Wings of Destiny.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Downstairs, the living areas are fronted by sliding full-height glazing panels opening directly onto the terraces, with natural light and uninterrupted views across the bay to Split.—
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The brothers, having both military and criminal experience (not to mention their Chicago armamentarium), confront white racists with startling boldness, openly threatening Hogwood.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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What the narrator has to get away from is the assortment of low-grade humiliations and condescending attitudes she is confronted with every day while clocked in at the restaurant.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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The investigating vessels encountered three Chinese coast guard vessels, whose movements became increasingly confrontational as their South Korean counterparts neared their destination at about 2:30 p.m. February 26, according to media accounts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The server encountered a temporary error and could not complete your request.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fact to know: In collaboration with the Dilworth Historic Commission, the project team used traditional materials and techniques — including the help of a master stonemason with access to original quarries — to ensure consistency with the church’s limestone facade.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Seyfried’s face contorts into a grimace.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trending Video 3 Interior Designers Transform The Same Galley Kitchen The stainless steel exterior is smudge-resistant and minimalist, with hidden pocket handles.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its airtight construction, tempered glass windows, and ventless exterior were important to surviving the fires.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Momoa completed the look with a slightly unbuttoned white dress shirt and accessorized with sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone is confirmed to attend the Riviera shindig, but here’s a look at some of the possibilities.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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