FRONTS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

fronts 1 of 2

noun

plural of front

as in facades

a forward part or surface the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window

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as in guises

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 areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence are we making any progress on the marketing front?

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fronts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of front

as in faces

to stand or sit with the face or front toward the apartment complex fronts the ocean

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Noun

Aerodynamic improvements mostly focus on trailer fronts and sides. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Parallel military campaigns could stretch federal forces across several fronts, but whether the groups can pull it off remains unclear. — Khaled Kazziha, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 El Niño weakens the tropical trade winds, influencing the jet stream — the high-altitude river of air that helps steer storms, fronts, and areas of high and low pressure across the country. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The serum combines biomimetic peptides, a root-anchoring complex, and antioxidants to fortify hair on multiple, overlapping fronts. — Kate Gammon, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Instead of delighting fans by paying loving homage to the movies or winning over newcomers with an exciting fresh take on the material, the show fails on both fronts, swinging wildly from one misbegotten idea to the next. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 By then, Capone was fighting legal battles on several fronts, and things were beginning to unravel. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of youths smashed store fronts, set fires and caused damage to at least four government ministry buildings during running battles with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannon to try and hold back the crowds. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 And outside that action, this monitor comes with a power cord, HDMI cable, and DisplayPort cable for connectivity on all those fronts. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Mazzoli, who fronts an electro-acoustic band in addition to her operatic career, selected the Saunders novel, turning the book into a close to three hour opera, with her longtime lyricist Royce Vavrek. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The model fronts Awe Inspired’s Nocturne campaign for fall 2026, taking on Inanna, Persephone and Medusa across three chapters. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The hotel fronts a pool and a scenic stretch of beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Mike Love still fronts The Beach Boys on their busy 2026 touring schedule. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Irongate also would have sidewalks where the site fronts state right-of-way, the developers said. — Joe Marusak july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 The friend who fronts the cost is taking on both financial and social risk. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Matt Damon, who fronts Nolan’s epic retelling of The Odyssey, recently revealed that the director’s communication methods are also pretty vintage. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 The magnetic Sadio Mané fronts his country with pride and punchiness. — Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026

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Noun

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

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Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of guises

Noun

Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Their contribution targets children ages 11 to 17 in areas with lower-than-average household incomes, with additional emphasis on communities near their home in central Texas.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of areas

Noun

Perhaps that’s why the guest count at his SoFi shows was so thin compared to others.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

Noun

Drones have already become useful tools for police departments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Most business spending on AI is on OpenAI and Anthropic, according to data from corporate card issuer Ramp, though some corporate IT departments have integrated Google's Gemini models into their systems.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of departments

Verb

Holy Cross and the Lower Ninth Ward that borders it are known for their quiet ambiance, grocery store deserts, and drawbridge access with unpredictable hours.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
The ministry said both patients were men in their 20s living in the Wapinda health zone, which borders Bas-Uele province, where Ebola cases have been reported previously.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

Since then, numerous instructors have found ways to use a chair for adapted versions of a surprising number of traditional yoga movements, like lunging warrior poses and standing-to-lying sun salutations.

— Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Participants trade exaggerated gestures, movements and poses, and the crowd’s reaction decides the winner.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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