FACINGS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

facings

noun

plural of facing

as in coverings

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Noun

The circumstances leading up to the gun violence prompted transit advocates to call for a ban on face coverings in the subway system.

— Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Each room centers on at least one meaningful possession of Corcoran’s, surrounded by custom seating, cheerful window treatments and wall coverings, warm pools of lamplight, and an artful mix of antiques.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of coverings

Noun

In-store arrivals of see-through loose tops are up 30% in the US, per Heuritech.

— Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
The seating area features a mix of table sizes, ranging from those designed for solo travelers up to two-tops that can be pushed together for groups of eight (the former dining area is now part of the buffet seating).

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

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These boutiques offer distinct expressions of each house, while their facades contribute to a streetscape with an individual character.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
More than 70,000 police officers fanned out in Paris and other cities while stores boarded up their facades after last week’s riots.

— Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of facades

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