Facade is a term that is used to describe the exterior of a building or a person's face, often to give the impression of something that is not truly representative of the reality. Synonyms for facade include front, exterior, veneer, appearance, semblance, surface, mask, show, image, and pretense. Each of these synonyms has a slightly different connotation, with some emphasizing the visual appearance of something, while others suggest an underlying deception or superficiality. Regardless of the specific synonym used, all convey the idea of something that is not quite what it seems on the surface.