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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Trojan horse
Noun
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The Swedish government has come up with some drastically different economic figures on Russia that make the Kremlin’s official data seem like a Potemkin village.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026 -
But when Microsoft built the Potemkin village that is Copilot and charged for it, well, no thank you.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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
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Rod and Victoria Maquinana arrived two hours before game time to get a shady seat with a good view of the screen.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In some position groups — receiver, tight end, edge rushers, cornerback and safeties to be specific — the blind is leading the blind because there is no veteran presence in those rooms.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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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,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Trojan horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Trojan%20horse. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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