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
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Buy a copy of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary book with 150 front pages from our 150 years.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
5 July 2026
Green and Stratton stood in front of Flair and began to point at their opponents in Cunningham’s style.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Today that album scans as an interesting but uneven experiment; the music Shook is releasing under their own name hews much closer to the Lucinda-fronting-the-Replacements sound of the Disarmers.
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Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Officials believe the thief broke through a locked front door to get the money.
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Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Buy a copy of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary book with 150 front pages from our 150 years.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Noun
Select a medium weight medicine ball and stand in front of an exercise bench.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
5 July 2026
Green and Stratton stood in front of Flair and began to point at their opponents in Cunningham’s style.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Verb
It's located in Ansley Mall fronting the Northeast Beltline Trail.
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Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Today that album scans as an interesting but uneven experiment; the music Shook is releasing under their own name hews much closer to the Lucinda-fronting-the-Replacements sound of the Disarmers.
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Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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His feverish obsession is a frontal assault on democracy.
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Sunday’s storms erupted along frontal boundaries left behind by morning thunderstorms.
Noun
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
Noun
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Englewood City Council called a special session on Wednesday evening to discuss whether to have its fireworks show, ultimately deciding to move forward with it.
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The warning sign against Japan came when Casemiro picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute for a clumsy foul on the edge of the area.
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Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
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But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
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The University of California Health system and Cigna, facing a July 1 deadline to reach a new contract covering a large group of Sacramento-area patients, have agreed to an extension to allow more time for negotiations.
Adjective
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Si eres nuevo en las Lecciones Bíblicas semanales del Cuaderno Trimestral de la Ciencia Cristiana, puedes ver aquí una muestra gratuita de una lección bíblica de la semana anterior.
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March has made 12 league appearances over the best part of three seasons because of two anterior cruciate knee ligament injuries (ACL).
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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