fascia
noun
fas·cia
senses 1 and 3 are usually
ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə
sense 2 is usually
ˈfa-
plural fasciae
or fascias
senses 1 and 3 are usually
ˈfā-shē-ˌē
sense 2 is usually
ˈfa-
or fascias
1
: a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet: such as
a
: a flat piece used as a molding
b
: a horizontal piece (such as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves
called also fascia board
c
: a nameplate over the front of a shop
2
: a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures (such as muscles)
also
: tissue of this character
3
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Come 2005, the Navigator saw a modest refresh that brought a sleeker front fascia and a few other tweaks, most notably on the powertrain side: the dual overhead-cam 5.4-liter V-8 was out, replaced by a newer version of the single-overhead cam 5.4 that the truck had launched with eight years prior.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Permanent holiday lights are lengths of LED lights that are installed by a professional on or near the gutters and fascia of your home.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
The company will introduce Sport versions of both SUVs, a package that adds darkened fascia and wheels to the model in place of brighter finishes.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The 2025 Range Rover Sport boasts a more modern and muscular design with a sleek silhouette and a distinctive front fascia.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Permanent holiday lights are lengths of LED lights that are installed by a professional on or near the gutters and fascia of your home.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
The company will introduce Sport versions of both SUVs, a package that adds darkened fascia and wheels to the model in place of brighter finishes.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The 2025 Range Rover Sport boasts a more modern and muscular design with a sleek silhouette and a distinctive front fascia.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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“Fascia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascia. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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fascia
noun
fas·cia
ˈfash-(ē-)ə also ˈfāsh-
plural fasciae
-ē-ˌē
or fascias
or fascias
: a sheet of connective tissue (as an aponeurosis) covering or binding together body structures
also
: tissue occurring in such a sheet see deep fascia, superficial fascia
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