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Synonyms of facade

8 similar words

Another word for facade is face. Other synonyms of facade are front.

Synonyms and similar words for facade

nounThe face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.

nounA deceptive or insincere outward appearance.

  • appearanceThat which is not substance, essence, hypostasis; the outward reality as opposed to the underlying reality.
  • cover
  • guise
  • pretenceBritish standard spelling of pretense.
  • Potemkin villageAny false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.

Meaning of facade

  1. noun The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
  2. noun The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as the prospect of an organ.
  3. noun A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.

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Questions about synonyms of facade

What is another word for facade?
Facade has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as face and front.
What does facade mean?
Facade means the face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.

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