as in deception
the pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have
the hypocrisy of people who claim to care about the environment but ride around in gas-guzzlers
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Recent Examples of hypocrisy
The craven hypocrisy of all this no longer registers for the right.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Her battle with the U.S. government exposed the hypocrisy of a nation that celebrated her talent but rejected her humanity.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Is this or is this not the height of hypocrisy?
— Ronald L. Smetana, Taneytown
Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
Inevitably, Guardiola’s backing of specific causes has invited accusations of hypocrisy.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypocrisy
James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Her battle with the U.S. government exposed the hypocrisy of a nation that celebrated her talent but rejected her humanity.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Is this or is this not the height of hypocrisy?
— Ronald L. Smetana, Taneytown
Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
Inevitably, Guardiola’s backing of specific causes has invited accusations of hypocrisy.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypocrisy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocrisy
Noun
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This deception couldn’t come at a worse time for America’s debt.—
Thomas Kahn,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Unlike earlier studies that uncovered evasion or deception, this research exposed a more alarming phenomenon: models calculating that unethical behavior was a justifiable strategy for survival.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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When confronted, deceit turns their romantic evening into a darkly comedic nightmare.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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The nation has now paid a steep price for its deceit and deception.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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
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“Hypocrisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocrisy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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