fig leaf

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Recent Examples of fig leaf 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 The Reed Diffuser collection consists of six aromas developed alongside master perfumers in Grasse, France: gardenia, wild berry, fig leaf, rose, orange and mimosa. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Yet in truth, Jewish fear is being used as a fig leaf for an anti-democratic agenda of mass deportations, civil rights rollbacks and attacks on higher education. Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025 In this context, elections would allow the generals to cover their 2021 power grab with a fig leaf of legitimacy. Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fig leaf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig leaf
Noun
  • 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
  • Even something as basic as adding more RAM can involve specialized tools or a trip to a repair shop, if the option is even available at all. Repairs for these types of computers can be costly When something goes wrong — like the screen failing — your entire computer is down until it’s fixed.
    Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
  • The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.
    Helena Wegner July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Hankison fired 10 rounds through Taylor's sliding glass door and window, which were covered with blinds and curtains, prosecutors said.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 17 July 2025
  • The photographer fiddles with a series of blinds to adjust the light.
    Anika Burgess July 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025

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“Fig leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig%20leaf. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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