façade

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On the facade of one building, giant portraits of the Islamic republic's founder, Ruhollah Khomeini, and his successor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the war, overlook a field of ruins.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Brats” is very much so “about the public facade of friendship,” notes McCarthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The structure collapse with only part of the facade left standing.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Only the facade of the building at the corner of Gordon Street and Union Street is left standing.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It had its own dock, and its gleaming white stone facade looked less like a pleasure house than a mercher mansion.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo