1
as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
it was precisely because he was a faceless individual that the serial killer was able to go on for so long without detection
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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
faceless gossipmongers had been spreading rumors about the actor's sexual identity for years
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Recent Examples of faceless
The point of post-Lorde pop isn’t to get faceless crowds grooving mindlessly.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Customers want to connect with people and purpose, not faceless corporations.
—Doug Flaig, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Locations in characterless strip malls or entrenched in faceless multipurpose commercial and residential properties doesn’t replicate the Wooster Street experience.
—Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Our loved ones live forever in our thoughts and prayers, while the faceless hordes being slaughtered in some other country might as well have never lived at all.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Customers want to connect with people and purpose, not faceless corporations.
—Doug Flaig, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Locations in characterless strip malls or entrenched in faceless multipurpose commercial and residential properties doesn’t replicate the Wooster Street experience.
—Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Our loved ones live forever in our thoughts and prayers, while the faceless hordes being slaughtered in some other country might as well have never lived at all.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faceless
Adjective
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Hunter: The Reckoning puts players in the role of regular people who know monsters are real and can’t go back to their old, boring lives.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The real world is monochromatic, straightforward, boring.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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According to a Milwaukee Police Department detective's interview with Williams quoted in criminal complaints filed against Johnson and Williams, the two men and an unnamed 14-year-old companion planned to rob Jamal's mother at gunpoint at her home.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't be fooled by the building's nondescript exterior—the tiny displays of classic photos and stories inside, combined with the affordable €5 ticket for retrospectives and programs with filmmaker participation, won me over immediately.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The other part of the bar closest to the front door contains quarters and pennies in a nondescript way.—
Jason Dill
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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According to an anonymous eyewitness, several first responders arrived on the scene of the attack, which marks the fourth shark encounter in Florida's Volusia County so far this year, according to the county website.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203 or use the anonymous West Hartford Police Department Tip Line at 860-570-8969 or email at [email protected].—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Turner, who is saddled with a few demons of his own, is pulled into the twisted case of an unidentified Jane Doe whose body is found at the bottom of El Capitan, Yosemite's famous 3,000-foot cliff.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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The man jumped a barricade near the finish line and ran toward the racers, reportedly shouting objections to Israel's participation and carrying unidentified items.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The camera bag is available in Toasted Hazelnut Multi (neutral tones), Black Multi, Squash Blossom Multi, Terracotta Tile Multi (pink and orange), and Sage Bundle Multi.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Bolder Color Palettes Parker says gray, white, and beige are still at the top of the exterior color charts, but bolder hues are gaining ground.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Here are the things to look out for to pick the perfect melon every time: Color: The rind should be creamy beige or golden, with a netted structure.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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For organizations looking to unlock efficiency and save their human workforces from dull and repetitive tasks, agents represent an exciting opportunity.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The best vitamin C cleansers can come in handy for this—most are packed with brightening antioxidants and fruit enzymes to gently slough away dull, dead skin and protect it from free radicals.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 July 2025
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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faceless. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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