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a barefaced challenge for a fight
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Recent Examples of barefaced
In one clip from PBS NewsHour, a barefaced Pence could be seen elbow-bumping and chatting with multiple people inside the clinic.
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Allyson Chiu, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2020
That act of barefaced deception drew Argentina level.
—CNN, 4 Apr. 2018
However, the Heitkamps were not taking this barefaced truth sitting down.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 16 Mar. 2018
The production also favors a barefaced and bare-chested homoeroticism.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2017
How does a man whose first true introduction into the American consciousness was a barefaced lie about the crowd size at the president’s inauguration become the surprise guest at this year’s Emmy Awards, only to make a joke about said lie?
—Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 18 Sep. 2017
For followers fluent in Portuguese that means confessional videos where a barefaced Trindade provides comic reviews of her favorite products, outlines her favorite outfits, and takes trips to the tattoo parlor to add more body ink.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2017
Teigen said, displaying her barefaced skin with blemishes on her nose, chin and forehead.
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2017
Allyson Chiu, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2020
That act of barefaced deception drew Argentina level.
—CNN, 4 Apr. 2018
However, the Heitkamps were not taking this barefaced truth sitting down.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 16 Mar. 2018
The production also favors a barefaced and bare-chested homoeroticism.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2017
How does a man whose first true introduction into the American consciousness was a barefaced lie about the crowd size at the president’s inauguration become the surprise guest at this year’s Emmy Awards, only to make a joke about said lie?
—Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 18 Sep. 2017
For followers fluent in Portuguese that means confessional videos where a barefaced Trindade provides comic reviews of her favorite products, outlines her favorite outfits, and takes trips to the tattoo parlor to add more body ink.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2017
Teigen said, displaying her barefaced skin with blemishes on her nose, chin and forehead.
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barefaced
Adjective
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Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although the translations into English are awkward, especially across the differences in poetic rhyme scheme and structure, the sentiment is unmistakable.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Charismatic slacker Raj and uptight striver Mir aren’t just foils for each other; their mutual love is unmistakable, which gives weight to the looming prospect that the stress of salvaging Baba’s empire could tear them apart.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.—
Sverre Alvik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although Baytown does not have any historical affinity with aerospace, its location on the water offers far more straightforward access to Relativity's test facilities in Mississippi and its launch site in Florida.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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For You Sigma's move for a more basic, straightforward interface extends to the autofocus system.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Never one to shy away from speaking her mind, the All-Star made her position clear on a recent episode of her Unapologetically Angel podcast.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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