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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig leafs
Noun
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The patterned density of Édouard Vuillard’s interiors turns decorative on a larger scale, becoming mere Nabi ornamentation in his screens and panels.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026 -
At night, when the sun goes down, that’s my primary cue to reduce exposure to blue light from artificial sources like screens.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Fig leafs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig%20leafs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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