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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With this, Trump is offering Putin a frail fig leaf of respectability.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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This likely is a fig leaf offered to Bezos, who, two sources said, was rather upset that Blue Origin would not meet (or even approach) its original target of eight launches this year.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle topping on top of pie; shield edges of piecrust to prevent excess browning.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Yet despite requests from the leaders of Germany and of Poland to be granted shelter under the French and British shields, neither nuclear power has so far formally approved extending its atomic dome.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The city states that humans should never feed wild animals; residents should cover gardens, window wells, home foundations and chimneys or fireplaces with screens; and store garbage safely so animals cannot get to it.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Clark was in plenty of skirmishes during her rookie season, taking bumps on shots and being on the receiving end on hard screens.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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While blinds and airy cotton curtains might look nice, blackout curtains that block sunlight from entering your room will be most effective at keeping things cool.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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To help cool your home, make sure window blinds and curtains are closed to help keep the sun's heat out.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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“Trojan horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Trojan%20horse. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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