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
Prices for gold, silver and other metals have been surging as investors look for safer places to keep their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation and political tensions worldwide.
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Yuri Kageyama, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The labor market has slowed in recent months, while inflation has hovered nearly a percentage point higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
First and foremost, the inflation point.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
The plan includes measures to fight inflation, support low-income households and boost economic growth.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Yuri Kageyama, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The labor market has slowed in recent months, while inflation has hovered nearly a percentage point higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
First and foremost, the inflation point.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
The plan includes measures to fight inflation, support low-income households and boost economic growth.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflation
Noun
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For the most part though, For the First Time, Again is weighed down by oversinging and emotional affectation.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite trariffs, military power, dollar dominance and presidential arrogance, isolation, America will triumph.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For two hours, everyone agreed to the spectacle, and in that pretense, honesty found a surprising foothold.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There is no longer even pretense of remorse or accountability.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With a takeout window and a sprawling open-air patio currently patrolled by the world’s noisiest rooster, the modest spot just west of I-95 has become known as a place for warm comfort food without pretension.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The nation was to be purged of continual sin not indeed all of its own doing—due partly to its inheritance; and yet a sin, a negation that gave the world the right to sneer at the pretensions of this republic.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Even the standard guest rooms have a good amount of space (starting at 600 square), and the style feels contemporary and understated with rooms done in tan desert hues with natural stone glass showers, double sink vanities, and oval tubs, plus large balconies or patios.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Melania has been described as having an audience of one, but that intended viewer’s taste runs more toward Ratner’s earlier work, and Rush Hour 4 is going to be a lot harder to manifest than this vanity project.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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