as in frontal
being at or in the part of something opposite the back part
visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of front
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
The suspects’ vehicle has been described as a black, four-door Lexus ES 350 that appeared to have noticeable damage on the front driver’s-side fender.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Presented two decades after its titular end-date, at a time when discussions of identity have, on many fronts, turned stagnant and defensive, the exhibition prompts viewers to wonder about emergent Asian American arts scenes in New York.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
As much a part of London in the Swinging Sixties as Carnaby Street and The Rolling Stones, textile designer Celia Birtwell, together with her husband, the celebrated designer Ossie Clark, fronted a new generation of talented creatives who helped shape the decade.
—Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Or maybe a huge inflatable Santa behind the wheel of a red convertible with a reindeer in the front seat will drive onto your lawn.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
The suspects’ vehicle has been described as a black, four-door Lexus ES 350 that appeared to have noticeable damage on the front driver’s-side fender.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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At its core, the concept of mobile deer hunting requires minimalism on all fronts.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Presented two decades after its titular end-date, at a time when discussions of identity have, on many fronts, turned stagnant and defensive, the exhibition prompts viewers to wonder about emergent Asian American arts scenes in New York.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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An orchard fronts the west side of Greenfield Road.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
As much a part of London in the Swinging Sixties as Carnaby Street and The Rolling Stones, textile designer Celia Birtwell, together with her husband, the celebrated designer Ossie Clark, fronted a new generation of talented creatives who helped shape the decade.
—Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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That may be followed by more widespread storms Thursday, which is Halloween, and into Friday morning as the frontal boundary stirs up the atmosphere over Houston.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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In honor of the star, 28, showing full frontal nudity in the Netflix crime drama, host Cohen, 56, counted down the top 5 most iconic full frontal moments on-screen over the years.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 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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At the Arrowverse’s peak, with multiple shows on the air, DC Superhero series could take on this immediacy, without the self-consciousness of having to sell audiences on superhero shows.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The handcuffed teenager was buckled into the front seat of Truong’s patrol vehicle because there was not a caged holding area for detainees in the back seat of that particular vehicle.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Read Next: What Do Black Bears Eat? Black bears can quickly grow accustomed to a recurring food source in a particular area.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Wagner is facing eight counts of aggravated murder and 14 other charges in the 2016 shooting deaths of seven members of Pike County's Rhoden family and one future member.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Next week, the celebrities and their partners will face each other in the fight for the Mirrorball trophy.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Conversely, the brains of the more liberal students had a larger anterior cingulate cortex—a structure associated with emotional awareness and emotional processing of pain.Paul Hsieh, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Brain regions such as the anterior cingulate and ventromedial prefrontal cortex integrate many sources of information – essential for being able to form a mixed emotion.Anthony Gianni Vaccaro, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
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Rio uses her own guise of Federal Agent Vidal to get close to Agatha in order to break the hex.Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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In a movie about trash people hurting one another because of horny, Jerry is arguably the cruelest, wrapping his manipulative, coercive behavior inside the guise of artistic malaise and sensitivity.Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Other elements derived from the Stuttgart carmaker include the dual-clutch transmission and VW Group components like the 4.0-liter V-8.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Highlighting different elements of your company’s benefits package throughout the year and providing relevant examples of how a particular offering may benefit an employee personally helps ensure your employees understand the value of the benefit (not just the cost).Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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