false front

Example Sentences

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The false front is a bit of skullduggery that harks back to a world where conspiracy to escape detection was a part of everyday life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

But honestly, it felt scarier to me in the beginning of my life not talking about it and just keeping everything inside and then having to put on this sort of false front.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

Winthrop’s old-timey appearance today is a false front, to a degree.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

A CBP officer referred the driver for further inspection, and a CBP canine team found a false front wall in the trailer.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

He learned to be cordial to everyone—a sophisticated and ultimately false front.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson