as in assuming
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as in pretending
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
as an actress she had been trained to dissimulate, so she had no trouble hiding her true feelings offstage as well
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimulating
Verb
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An unremarkable skit with host Tina Fey pretending to be Mary Poppins.—
Scott Bryan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Investigators say the suspect is a non‑student who may be approaching people near the Music Building while pretending to be a student.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Asked about those allegations, Grossi said his role is to provide technical expertise, not to weigh in on whether Iran was honest or dishonest.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This is dishonest and partisan.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Using artificial intelligence to compose a social media post in the wake of a tragedy, or using it to write a fan letter to an Olympic athlete, comes off as insincere.—
Gayle Rogers,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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That being said, its professional technical aspects just add to the impression that this is a glib and insincere effort, trying to graft a fun moviegoing experience onto a depressing story about hateful people reveling in each other’s pain.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This comes on top of earlier reports of some $364 million in phony SNAP payments under Healey.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Even when a growingly desperate Jacob seeks refuge in visionary rationalizations, Van Der Beek plays it with psychological veracity rather than frothing, phony divine madness.—
Bob Strauss,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While people sometimes express this view in jest, others believe the fake environment borders on a cultural abomination.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the Heat’s social media team posting a video of the dunks, Jakucionis joked that the video is fake.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Just in time for summer, the artful, modern beachfront estate is listed for $45 million with Kyle Rosko, Keren Ringler, and John Gomes of Douglas Elliman.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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Conceived by experiential architect and co-owner Maria Rondeau, the 100-seat restaurant pairs tiraditos, chifa dishes and anticuchos and artful interiors.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For kayaks and stand-up paddle boarding, visit Nootka Kayak on Playa de las Anquines, an artificial beach that offers great conditions for both.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Musk’s SpaceX bought his artificial-intelligence company, xAI, which had previously acquired X.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The service Finessed but friendly, high touch but never pretentious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dim lights, a chic elegant interior, a chatty and trendy crowd, a menu that’s sophisticated but not too pretentious, and a welcoming bar (plus a little je ne sais quoi) are to be expected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Dissimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissimulating. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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