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also façade
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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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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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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
Dillahunt will play modern cowboy William Macon, a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Obviously its most defining feature is its facade, which looks almost like an earthquake has opened up a fissure in the building.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The parking structure's new facade is the latest installation of the Art that Excites program that's curating 10 murals in public spaces around downtown Oceanside.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Albert Hotel feels both modern and luxe, but also authentically-minded, thanks to the limestone facades that echo the town’s 150-year-old historic buildings and culinary offerings that will celebrate local flavors.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Obviously its most defining feature is its facade, which looks almost like an earthquake has opened up a fissure in the building.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The parking structure's new facade is the latest installation of the Art that Excites program that's curating 10 murals in public spaces around downtown Oceanside.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Albert Hotel feels both modern and luxe, but also authentically-minded, thanks to the limestone facades that echo the town’s 150-year-old historic buildings and culinary offerings that will celebrate local flavors.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The remark came at a Feb. 10 campaign rally in South Carolina when Trump brought up a hypothetical question about whether a NATO nation lagging in its defense obligation could count on U.S. assistance in the face of aggression.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Electronic surveillance itself doesn’t make The Conversation a political film; Caul’s paranoia comes from his apolitical pretense.Armond White, National Review, 16 Aug. 2024
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But in his youth lies the reason for anonymity and pretense, Hoback claims.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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But with his new veneer of legality, Blackbeard appeared to settle down.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Made with solid pine and fir veneers, these tables offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal, seamlessly blending with various interior decors.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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And lastly clean surfaces regularly to prevent odor buildup.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Topographic features on Earth’s surface, such as mountains and deep-sea trenches, also distort its shape slightly.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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That includes shows in Denver at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 (at Ball Arena) and Colorado Springs, Sunday, Nov. 17 (Broadmoor World Arena).John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Wrapping her arm around Saint, the mother of four — who shares her children with ex-husband Kanye West — stood beside North, as Chicago hugged her big sister, while Psalm stood in front of Jenner.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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For best upkeep, Holohan recommends getting a gloss or a quick base color with your colorist every couple of weeks.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Harris shows us a different perspective by rocking a mocha-colored gloss.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
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Now, the nonprofit is also using the cat-size rodents to smell their way through the crafty disguises employed by wildlife traffickers looking to smuggle ivory, pangolin scales and rhino horns.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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The one caveat is that disguises don’t make players invisible.Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Facade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facade. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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