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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
David and Shelly Tsai first visited Disneyland in 1976 and took a photo in front of the ride’s facade.
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Brown and his firm were retained by Fort Lauderdale in late 2023 to investigate the issues with the lighting system and decorative wire mesh on the facade of the parking garage.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
The lodge, first opened in 1937, was listed as a National Historic Landmark and featured unique ponderosa pine construction and a limestone facade that reflected its natural surroundings.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
But in the end, his respect for the art of the propane deal outweighs his willingness to create a country-western facade.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Brown and his firm were retained by Fort Lauderdale in late 2023 to investigate the issues with the lighting system and decorative wire mesh on the facade of the parking garage.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
The lodge, first opened in 1937, was listed as a National Historic Landmark and featured unique ponderosa pine construction and a limestone facade that reflected its natural surroundings.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
But in the end, his respect for the art of the propane deal outweighs his willingness to create a country-western facade.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facade
Noun
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After getting his start on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s, Sandler quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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This year, the festival lineup of musical acts includes headliner Craig Morgan, Outlaw Whiskey, and Balsam Range, and attendees will also get to experience the car cruise-in, dock jumping, and a dedicated kid zone with face painting and a splash pad.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Noun
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In the case of Brazil, which now faces a potential 50% levy, the president has abandoned the pretense of using his tariff policy to shore up trade deficits.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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Over the past several years, numerous individuals have been arrested after allegedly attempting to enter the property under suspicious or false pretenses, in some cases carrying electronic equipment or claiming to have messages for the president.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, Ben Daniel argued, the purpose of the A.I. systems was to lend a veneer of legitimacy to a preconceived policy.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Although its veneer is sheer absurdity, the film’s essence seems to be a dark commentary on economic disparity.—
Nikki Sternberg,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Noun
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On its surface, the Connecticut River can be deceptive.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
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What looked, on the surface, like a tremendous win for women and fair wages was just the latest reminder that more than 60 years after the Equal Pay Act became law, women are still forced to fight for the baseline.—
Randi Braun,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The show can be watched on CBS or streamed on Paramount+.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The show aired for four seasons from 2004 to 2007, and also starred Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein, Miranda Cosgrove and Yvette Nicole Brown.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Tiki Bob's closed a few days later following a spate of more violence, but its palm tree sign still hangs on the front of the building.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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The multi-Grammy-winning artist has been in Paris for some time now and blessed fans with several pictures of her new figure in front of the Eiffel Tower.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 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
Noun
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Creative minds in Hollywood and the entertainment industry have long had a role at the Central Intelligence Agency, devising clever solutions to its most vexing problems, such as perfecting the art of disguise and harnessing a magician’s ability to cast spellbinding illusions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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The quality of hoverfly mimicry can vary– from detailed disguises to the insect equivalent of slapping on a pair of cat ears for a Halloween party.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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