Front
Front noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
Show is a synonym for front in appearance topic. In some cases you can use "Show" instead the word "Front" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like pretence, affectation, appearance put on for show.
Show
Show noun - An outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect.
Usage example: the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
Front is a synonym for show in pretence topic. You can use "Front" instead the word "Show" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as affectation, false front.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good front | good show |
| full | full front | full show |
| original | original front | original show |
| fake | fake front | fake show |
| Other adjectives: single, actual, entire, bad, main, new, political. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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After revealing that he has a gun, Henry sits in front and the show proceeds to time-skip a few hours.
Source: Series / Blue Bloods - The reviewers rarely get in front of the camera as themselves, instead they act as the show's main character (though some amount of Alter Ego Acting is usually evident).
Source: Video Review Show -
Studio Audience: Always filmed in front of one, and Norton interacts with them at least once per show.
Source: Series / The Graham Norton Show
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Show and Front. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/front/show
Front & Show. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/front/show>.
Show or Front. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/front/show.
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