Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Trojan horse
Noun
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Only Alain seems eager to ignore the disinformation and embrace this Potemkin village as the real deal (except when his eyes show a gathering concern).—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025 -
But his proudest accomplishments amount to little more than a progressive Potemkin village.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Nothing passed, but Democrats at least got the fig leaf of a debate.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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New Zealand Christmas trees, fig leaf plants and paspalum grass accent the outdoor living space.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Use a lid or spatter shield when cooking to reduce oil splatters if possible.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some, like Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, have said NATO nations should extend their air defense shield into western Ukraine, to both protect territory there and prevent Russian munitions from reaching allied borders.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The limited digital screens owned by CLT are designated for static content that supports wayfinding, provides essential travel information and promotes CLT’s revenue-generating services.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The inner screen, however, remained fragile, showing marks even from a fingernail.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By the mid 20th century, the humble blind was yet another subject ripe for innovation as manufacturing techniques evolved.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Trojan horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Trojan%20horse. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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