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
While this is going on, the mission to tank Paul Baker’s campaign continues on multiple fronts. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 That investment later swelled to $13 billion as the strategic relationship tightened, but more recently the two companies have been competing on multiple fronts. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Even without that agreement, the summit moved forward on several fronts. — Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The Seahawks had a trap play called, which is a common answer for attacking fronts. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The scheme is multiple, using three- and four-man fronts, while also featuring three safeties in the nickel secondary. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2026, the SEC has moved on two fronts that will define the next chapter of American public markets. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Those countries could see surging energy prices on both fronts. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 According to Hernandez, wiping down kitchen and bathroom cabinet fronts doesn’t have to happen daily. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 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
  • This allows energy-harvesting technology to be integrated directly into architectural elements, such as skyscraper facades, glass windows, and skylights.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bakery first opened at a location across the street in 1894, with the year emblazoned on the historic building’s facades.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of facades
Noun
  • 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
  • The rain could could produce flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The pharmaceutical giant is investing in other disease areas to expand and diversify its drug pipeline beyond obesity and diabetes.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of areas
Verb
  • The company now faces a larger test as deployments expand beyond a single vessel.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gluesenkamp Perez faces a tough challenge from John Braun, the minority leader of the Washington state Senate.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • About a quarter of its $1 million in TikTok Shop sales so far in 2026 originated from livestreams, where the company hosts its own selling shows and works with affiliate creators on the popular social media app.
    — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Young people want movies and TV shows that reflect their own lives and relatable issues, rather than more stories in the fantasy genre, according to last year’s annual Teens and Screens report from the Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • State employee telework California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 1729, which could encourage state agencies and departments to encourage telework and create a centralized dashboard to track related efficiency metrics.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The claim was made by Ryan Paganetti, who previously worked in the analytics departments for the Raiders, Jags and Eagles.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of departments
Verb
  • Hamas is the terrorist organization that controls Gaza, which borders Israel.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Mexican navy searched a vast area of the Pacific Ocean by sea and air, eventually finding the two men floating in a large fishing cooler about 150 miles off the coast of Chiapas, a southern state in Mexico that borders Guatemala.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of borders
Noun
  • Environmental and consumer advocacy groups called the agreement a step in the right direction, but cautioned that regulators still have work to do to mitigate the risk the data center gold rush poses to residential ratepayers.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses

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“Fronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronts. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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