façade
Example Sentences
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A recent visit revealed peeling paint on the hotel’s facade, worn upholstery on some chairs and a few carpets that had been patched unevenly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Pratt’s van was in front of a cocktail bar with a wooden facade that doesn’t let passersby see inside.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
“There couldn’t be this facade of trying to play a person. It was just like, ‘You really relate to these things and these people, and you just have to let that take over.’”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“From arrival, the stately facade, dramatic architectural lines, and sweeping sight lines create a striking first impression.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Beneath that facade, however, this brave spy took the next step toward one of the most difficult assignments of his career.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing façade
The Great Gatsby
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The Lightning Thief
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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