Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Trojan horse
Noun
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But when Microsoft built the Potemkin village that is Copilot and charged for it, well, no thank you.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026 -
More than a decade ago, when Kurant first drew attention to it, the workers running this Potemkin village might have seemed like an aberration unique to Amazon.—
Christy Lange,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Critics, however, argued that the focus on local control was a fig leaf for austerity and dismantling the welfare state.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Major shield shades and a striking pendant give it a healthy dose of attitude.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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After waiting months for this fight, folks are laser focused on the massive screens built on the Ellipse.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The square offered two viewing areas, with one screen showing the Fox broadcast in English and another area showing the Telemundo broadcast in Spanish.—
Cal Phillips
June 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Choose drapery that can be laundered or replace with blinds that can be dusted regularly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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At one grand opening, Profile Homes is giving the first 13 buyers in one community $13,000 for closing costs, plus a washer, dryer, refrigerator, window blinds, backsplash and luxury vinyl plank flooring on the first level.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Trojan horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Trojan%20horse. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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