face-to-face
adverb or adjective
1
: within each other's sight or presence
met and talked face-to-face
a face-to-face consultation
2
: in or into direct contact or confrontation
came face-to-face with the problem
Examples of face-to-face in a Sentence
I won't believe that accusation until I meet with him face-to-face and ask him myself
came face-to-face with her lifelong fear of flying even before the plane left the runway
Recent Examples on the Web
Today, when much of romance is mediated through dating apps and text messages, watching face-to-face intimacy can also be nostalgic, Smith said.
—
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Witkoff also spoke with Araghchi face-to-face toward the end of the meeting.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
In fact, in a survey by the Harvard Business Review, 95% of respondents said face-to-face meetings are key to successful long-term relationships in the workplace.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Meloni is the first European leader to meet face-to-face with Trump since the U.S. president announced the 20 percent tariffs on all European Union (EU) exports on April 2.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for face-to-face
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Witkoff also spoke with Araghchi face-to-face toward the end of the meeting.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
In fact, in a survey by the Harvard Business Review, 95% of respondents said face-to-face meetings are key to successful long-term relationships in the workplace.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Meloni is the first European leader to meet face-to-face with Trump since the U.S. president announced the 20 percent tariffs on all European Union (EU) exports on April 2.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for face-to-face
Cite this Entry
“Face-to-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face-to-face. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share