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Definitions

face-to-face

[feys-tuh-feys] / ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /
ADJECTIVE
in person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eye to eye
STRONG
facing
WEAK
man-to-man one-on-one person-to-person vis-à-vis woman-to-woman
ADJECTIVE
directly facing
Synonyms
STRONG
opposite
WEAK
confronting direct
face to face
ADJECTIVE
confronting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eye to eye
WEAK
facing man-to-man one-on-one person to person vis-à-vis woman-to-woman

Example Sentences

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On another front in the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon said they have agreed to launch direct negotiations for a comprehensive peace deal, following rare, face-to-face talks in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Washington and Tehran held historic face-to-face talks in Islamabad over the weekend, but failed to reach an agreement on ending the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Unified also held lengthy face-to-face meetings Thursday and Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But it added that the discussions suggested there may still be a path to a peace deal, with a possible second round of face-to-face talks.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I slide across the bench so I’m face-to-face with Hudson.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera