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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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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
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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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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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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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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 8 Jul. 2025.
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