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Definitions

face-to-face

[feys-tuh-feys] / ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /


ADJECTIVE
directly facing
Synonyms


face to face
ADJECTIVE
confronting
Synonyms


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Emails showed that despite her face-to-face meeting with Faith Kates, the agency founder had in fact rejected her a year earlier.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

His performances reminded us how easy it is for a person to lose their senses when they come face-to-face with something spectacular and indescribable.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

But one of his biggest tips is that face-to-face, one-on-one conversations are much more effective than group training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face Monday with the man alleged to have killed him, during a court hearing in the western United States.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

We’d even say, “Hi,” but no names, if we ended up face-to-face with each other.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

“We’re going to need a miracle,” the Asgardian says before he is shown coming face to face with his old friend.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Soon, he finds himself face to face with … himself.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

During a visit to the UK in September last year, Prince Harry met his father at Clarence House, which was their first face to face meeting since February 2024.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

Ambrose moved nervously beside me, his eyes darting from face to face.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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