as in affectation
the quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case
the personal essay accompanying his college application was devoid of the inflation and self-aggrandizement that all too often is found in such writings
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Recent Examples of inflation
The rate of inflation is rising faster than wages for a large number of Americans, a new report from Indeed shows.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
That would make higher inflation a certainty, not merely a possibility.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
In 2007, when his first wife, Linda, filed for divorce, the filings indicated Hogan’s net worth was $30 million, approximately $45 million adjusted for inflation today.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2025
Worse, then, was when Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised rates to fight inflation.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
That would make higher inflation a certainty, not merely a possibility.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
In 2007, when his first wife, Linda, filed for divorce, the filings indicated Hogan’s net worth was $30 million, approximately $45 million adjusted for inflation today.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2025
Worse, then, was when Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised rates to fight inflation.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflation
Noun
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From our review: Tessa Van den Broeck, a newcomer, plays Julie with zero affectation.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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No fussy affectations, just a deliberate tamping down of his more charismatic qualities.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In the case of Brazil, which now faces a potential 50% levy, the president has abandoned the pretense of using his tariff policy to shore up trade deficits.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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Over the past several years, numerous individuals have been arrested after allegedly attempting to enter the property under suspicious or false pretenses, in some cases carrying electronic equipment or claiming to have messages for the president.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of Jimmy Kimmel, a memorable host in the recent past with a keen appreciation for puncturing pretensions, there is Conan O’Brien who, while familiar, remains an unknown quantity in how politically barbed his opening monologue might be.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Each installment was a chance for a new joke, a new observation—about fashion, dating, public restrooms, artistic pretensions, being mistaken for a man—in an era when popular depictions of lesbian experience were rare.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Accessibility and Sustainability Mii amo features one ADA-compliant 400-square-foot Casita, complete with a king-size bed, a roll-in shower, a tub with a permanent seat, and an accessible double vanity.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Distinctive elements: White oak vanity; brass fixtures; quartz countertops; Asian wallpaper.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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