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A (typically false) show or display

An unique or unusual quirk or mannerism

A significant feeling of confidence or self-entitlement

The claim or pretense of holding beliefs, feelings, standards, qualities, opinions, or virtues that one does not actually possess

The quality of being pompous or having a sense of self-importance

An overt and pretentious display intended to attract attention

High-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people

An increase in quantity, size, or degree

The action or fact of acquiring or incorporating something

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time

An inessential, yet desirable item, typically one that provides added comfort

Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response

Excessive or cloying sentimentality

The property of being coy

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Noun

A (typically false) show or display

pretentiousness

superciliousness

airs and graces

assumed manners

going Hollywood

putting on airs

unnatural imitation

window dressing

false appearance

outward appearance

misrepresentation

putting on a front

assuming a front

smoke and mirrors

window-dressing

social behaviour

way of behaving

organization^US

outward display

attractive appearance

external appearance

organisation^UK

public perception

public conception

public impression

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“It would be a presumptuous affectation of confidence on my part if I did not confess how sensibly I am, at this moment, impressed with this feeling.”

Noun

An unique or unusual quirk or mannerism

unconventionality

individual trait

characteristic gesture

distinctiveness

extraordinariness

free-spiritedness

incongruousness

preternaturalness

bee in your bonnet

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“The short, curled tail feathers are a unique affectation of this species.”

Noun

A significant feeling of confidence or self-entitlement

pretentiousness

superciliousness

contemptuousness

overweeningness

presumptuousness

high-handedness

self-importance

sense of entitlement

exaggerated self-opinion

self-consequence

self-entitlement

sense of superiority

ostentatiousness

vaingloriousness

airs and graces

sententiousness

swellheadedness

self-centredness

self-congratulation

swollen-headedness

self-assumption

self-absorption

self-satisfaction

self-admiration

self-glorification

patronizing attitude

excessive pride

self-exaltation

overbearingness

inaccessibility

self-righteousness

self-assuredness

self-centeredness

high opinion of oneself

good opinion of oneself

swelled-headedness

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“It is most certainly distorted by the prism of your own affectation and ignorance.”

Noun

The claim or pretense of holding beliefs, feelings, standards, qualities, opinions, or virtues that one does not actually possess

sanctimoniousness

pharisaicalness

affected superiority

false profession

double standard

pretentiousness

disingenuousness

self-righteousness

superciliousness

self-satisfaction

duplicitousness

being two-faced

underhandedness

monkey business

misrepresentation

ambidextrousness

hypocriticalness

crocodile tears

lack of veracity

pious platitudes

smoke and mirrors

hypocritical statement

treacherousness

untrustworthiness

breach of trust

double-crossing

stab in the back

hypocritical talk

hypocritical behaviour

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Noun

The quality of being pompous or having a sense of self-importance

pretentiousness

swellheadedness

self-importance

self-absorption

self-preoccupation

self-centredness

self-centeredness

self-admiration

self-confidence

self-involvement

self-possession

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Noun

An overt and pretentious display intended to attract attention

ostentatiousness

pretentiousness

conspicuousness

self-advertisement

window-dressing

grandstand play

ceremoniousness

meretriciousness

window dressing

lack of refinement

splendiferousness

pomp and circumstance

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Noun

High-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people

pretentiousness

extravagant boasting

long-windedness

self-aggrandizement

extravagant language

command of language

flowery language

power of speech

stuff and nonsense

self-aggrandizing

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Noun

An increase in quantity, size, or degree

aggrandisement^UK

aggrandizement^US

intensification

pretentiousness

price increases

increase in size

exponential growth

maximization^US

optimization^US

diversification

maximisation^UK

optimisation^UK

globalisation^UK

globalization^US

upward movement

geometric growth

explosive growth

snowball effect

forward movement

onward movement

movement forward

technological advancement

scientific advancement

supplementation

transmogrification

making progress

dramatic increase

sudden increase

stepping forward

step in the right direction

economic growth

high level of activity

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Noun

The action or fact of acquiring or incorporating something

Noun

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time

ton^US

flash in the pan

general tendency

passing thought

most up to date

fashionableness

the newest fashion

prevailing taste

flavour of the month

leisure pursuit

leisure activity

bee in your bonnet

tiger by the tail

something on the brain

preoccupation with

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Noun

An inessential, yet desirable item, typically one that provides added comfort

Noun

Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response

Noun

Excessive or cloying sentimentality

Noun

The property of being coy

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