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frontispiece

Noun

A frontispiece refers to an illustration or decorative design appearing at the beginning of a book or other publication.

Sample sentence: The frontispiece of the novel was a stunning painting that captured the essence of the story.

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Noun

In architecture, a frontispiece is a decorated or ornamented facade or front of a building, often featuring sculptures or other artistic elements.

Sample sentence: The grand frontispiece of the palace was adorned with intricate carvings and towering statues.

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Verb

When used as a verb, frontispiece means to provide a book or publication with a frontispiece illustration or design.

Sample sentence: The author decided to frontispiece her new book with a captivating photograph.

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Adjective

As an adjective, frontispiece describes an item, especially a book, that is popular or commonly known in a particular area or community.

Sample sentence: The local bookstore had a wide selection of frontispiece novels that captivated the readers in the town.

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