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facades

  • plural
    of facade.
    facade

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The fortunes of Havana's colonial buildings mirror that of the nearly seven-decade-old revolution, their peeling pastel-colored facades are symbols of the repeated crises that have rocked the island, and its surprising resilience.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Across Havana, the ravages of time, lack of maintenance and overcrowding is writ large in the facades of one of the best preserved colonial cities in the Americas.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

The ornate exterior, with its tapering towers and multiple facades, has an almost organic quality.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

While the grounds have yet to be landscaped, the structures designed to house foster siblings together are clearly taking shape, featuring white facades, gray rooftops, and numerous windows.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

False Amtrak facades concealed the flaking, peeling walls.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides