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Recent Examples of fig leaf
In this context, elections would allow the generals to cover their 2021 power grab with a fig leaf of legitimacy.
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Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Using a fig leaf of legitimacy The latest disaster comes as the junta is again attempting to push for elections.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Federal agents are going through people's phones, going into homes without a warrant, under the fig leaf of this 230-year-old Alien Enemies Act.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, another lush option is a fig leaf folded into the Ledena cuff.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Using a fig leaf of legitimacy The latest disaster comes as the junta is again attempting to push for elections.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Federal agents are going through people's phones, going into homes without a warrant, under the fig leaf of this 230-year-old Alien Enemies Act.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, another lush option is a fig leaf folded into the Ledena cuff.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig leaf
Noun
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But his proudest accomplishments amount to little more than a progressive Potemkin village.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder portray a married couple who build a Potemkin village of eco-friendly homes and pour-over coffee shops in a struggling New Mexico town.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For one, the Pacers started ducking under high screens for Williams, allowing Nesmith to catch up from below the action while the screener’s defender pushed Williams’ drives sideways.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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As for the other goodies in this collection, each game has a handy rewind function, as well as cheats and all manner of screen filters.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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In Israel, people have taken shelter in stairwells and bomb shelters, and are coping with Tehran’s ability to penetrate the country’s sophisticated defense shield.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Resilience becomes not just a shield, but a catalyst for future growth and innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 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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“Fig leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig%20leaf. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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