fronts 1 of 2

noun

plural of front
1
as in facades
a forward part or surface the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window

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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of fronts
Noun
Related Stories The hostilities reflect the broadening of the war in Iran across two fronts—the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea—that are pivotal to commercial shipping. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 He was soon being pilloried on several fronts including management decisions that alienated key executives, and a public fight with star Scarlett Johansson. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Already facing scrutiny on multiple fronts, the company has likely seen any hope that this move would boost its reputation dashed. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026 The indicators for Iran’s economy signal a deepening crisis on multiple fronts – and at least one official news outlet is not shy about reporting it. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 As both sides continue to refine their technologies and tactics, the long-range drone campaign will likely remain one of the war's most consequential fronts. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The growth has unfolded as the company fights on several legal fronts. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Jones has one of the best defensive fronts in the state with Fred Ards, UCF commit Noah Robinson (from Ocala Vanguard), West Virginia commit Dajour Webb (from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and Syracuse commit Braylon Otis (from Syracuse, New York). — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 In the first season, he was met with resistance on all fronts to his unorthodox methods of coaching, his ignorance of the sport, his sheer Americanness. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Sphere, a longtime vision for the mogul (who fronts his own band JD and the Straight Shot), had launched with concert experiences from the likes of U2, the Eagles, Dead & Company, Backstreet Boys and Metallica. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 The magnetic Sadio Mané fronts his country with pride and punchiness. — Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Years past his music stardom, Rick now fronts a wedding band and enjoys a fruitful jam session with a former boy bander (Nick Jonas) going solo. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Co-founder Mike Edmondson now fronts the brewery with a new leadership team after relocating brewing equipment from a closed Garden City location, the brewery said in a press release. — Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronts
  1. facades
  2. guises
  3. areas
  4. faces
  5. shows
  6. departments
  7. borders
  8. poses
Noun
  • The old silver and gold shops, their facades blackened by time, were gone.
    — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This was once one of the principal streets used by Tallinn’s wealthy merchants and remains lined with former guild buildings and elaborate historic facades.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of facades
Noun
  • Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises.
    — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of guises
Noun
  • Towns and cities are enacting bans on construction seemingly by the day, including in nearby areas in Washington, out of fears of higher electricity bills, pollution and AI taking their jobs.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The full-backs are just as important to the picture, pushing high to overload wide areas and stretch defences.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of areas
Verb
  • According to information presented in court Wednesday, McGraw now faces nine charges and 273 specifications involving 93 alleged victims, the station reported.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As traditional luxury faces consumer resistance to ever-increasing costs, DeMellier offers design, craftsmanship, and value without the exorbitant price tag.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • The stars in these shows and films are poised for global growth.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Of the 21 analysts covering The Gap, 12 have a buy or strong buy on the stock, while 9 have a hold rating on it, LSEG data shows.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • They have been used in recent years by some jails and police departments.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The layoffs affected departments across the museum, including programs, development, and exhibitions, and leave the total staff count at 118.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of departments
Verb
  • Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The park borders Canada and the spine of the Rocky Mountains.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of borders
Noun
  • Urgessa is known for his alluring figurative paintings that feature various Black figures often in enigmatic poses and spaces.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to some fierce poses, the couple also shared some sweet, intimate looks at one another in front of the cameras.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses

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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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