façade

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

The straightforward solution, after demolishing the adjoining building, would have been to extend the facade to the south.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

But tonight, her heart was pounding, and she could hear the roar of blood in her ears as the gilded facade came into view.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo