as in assuming
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as in pretending
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
as an actress she had been trained to dissimulate, so she had no trouble hiding her true feelings offstage as well
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimulating
Verb
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While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024 -
June Squibb plays the titular Thelma, who gets taken in by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson Danny (Fred Hechinger) to the tune of $10,000.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Perhaps Simpson’s most dishonest claim was that Social Security’s drafters deliberately set the retirement age at 65 because life expectancy in 1935, at the time of enactment, was 63.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Higher-ups and colleagues see through the charade as dishonest.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump must be laughing about Newsom’s obviously insincere flattery and being able to make the governor jump through his hoops.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Even insincere inquiries are generally appreciated.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Having enough of his pro-democracy stands and criticism of the government, Lai was arrested in 2020 on phony charges and the Apple Daily paper and its website were closed down in 2021.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Victoria expects that Tim — her confident, successful, morally upright husband — will give this phony guru a good dressing-down.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At times, these characters surrounded by the green and gold blur of jungle and sunshine almost look fake, or as if they’re being shot in a studio.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Connecting Japanese fans with all MLB players, teams Justin Turner #3 of the Chicago Cubs poses with young fans who wear fake beard prior to the game against Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even after 27 years in prison, Mandela was able to counter his bullies with patience, forgiveness, and artful negotiation.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Neutral palettes and materials with elegant patina bring an easygoing yet polished look to Young’s interiors, and the designer collaborates closely with clients on spaces that showcase their passions, such as boutique-like closets and artful wine rooms.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Both Tokyo and Seoul blast riders with artificial freshness to make commuting a little less pungent.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Keep it simple with these artificial lavender bouquets from Walmart, or get 20 sets of different types of flowers on Amazon.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Accusing it of being pretentious, an ego trip, and lacking depth.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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His style and references can seem a little pretentious now.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Dissimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimulating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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