1
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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2
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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3
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
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
One officer was hit in the face with a bottle and required medical attention, the mayor’s office said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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The music mogul, who is also facing a torrent of civil suits, has pleaded not guilty to all federal charges.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
And then visualize zapping this face/tumor/marsupial with golden phasers, thought torpedoes, celestial disintegrators, the full arsenal of your mega-mind.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
One officer was hit in the face with a bottle and required medical attention, the mayor’s office said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
Verb
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Last season, fan favorite Maura Higgins fronted the weekly talk show.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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The tune, fronted by pop band Maroon 5 and featuring the Thai rapper and Blackpink member, continues to climb several of Billboard’s airplay rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Bustos also confronted Grippo around that time, telling him his comments were inappropriate, according to the complaint.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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If things feel overwhelming, consider this a green light to address the situation and confront what’s been lingering beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 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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Domestic cats descend from desert-dwelling ancestors who rarely encountered large bodies of water.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Yankees supporters are accustomed to Dodger Stadium being hostile ground, but being hit by a chunk of concrete falling from the stadium ceiling is beyond what fans steel themselves to encounter.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Drop the facade to create space for genuine connection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The damage to the facade appears mostly cosmetic, but the threat to the priceless VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-rays, and more media locked inside was enough to close the shop for several days.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Clean the exterior Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the screen, case and back.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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In contrast to Scribner’s modish black exterior, the library is cast in blond wood with leather and wood seating and plenty of plush spots to curl up with complimentary coffee around a central fireplace.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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IndieWire can exclusively share the first look at the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Here's a deep dark look at the misery and mystery awaiting you in Wednesday Season 2.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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