facade
Example Sentences
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“Brats” is very much so “about the public facade of friendship,” notes McCarthy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Raymond Barlow, from the council's building standards team, told BBC Scotland News that it was not possible to demolish the facade with a machine as it would cause an uncontrolled collapse.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
She added that she believed the UAE was cracking down on people filming missiles in order to "maintain the facade that it is safe for tourists".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The front door’s shock of color, which makes for such a contrast with the white facade, finds its way inside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Eleven windows on the facade, most of the glass out.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.