POTEMKIN VILLAGES Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

Potemkin villages

noun

plural of Potemkin village

as in Trojan horses

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screens

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But even when screens help families make it through a busy day, Amin said many parents still feel guilty about relying on them.

— Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
On top of that, many schools have kids spending lots of time on screens, even though staring at them for long periods can be stressful and exhausting.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

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