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Dinner parties will feel all the more special with these fig leaf Maison Balzac placemats at the table.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
At one point, as though by fate or destiny, the green lights from her set matched the same shade of green as the iced fig leaf matcha from the morning breakfast.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Critics have long contended that the position amounted to little more than a fig leaf, albeit one that still managed to occupy a few seats at the national policy-making table.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures are nothing more than a fig leaf for pay offs from foreign nationals.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
At one point, as though by fate or destiny, the green lights from her set matched the same shade of green as the iced fig leaf matcha from the morning breakfast.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Critics have long contended that the position amounted to little more than a fig leaf, albeit one that still managed to occupy a few seats at the national policy-making table.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures are nothing more than a fig leaf for pay offs from foreign nationals.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 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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In one classroom, several large screens are mounted on the walls and offer virtual simulation of surgeries.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Early on, however, it was decided that the show would instead invite celebrities to send themselves up, ranging from the likes of Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe to Lord of the Rings’ Ian McKellen and screen legend Robert De Niro.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Joy Sunday: Nevermore Academy kind of acts as a shield for Bianca in season one.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, even a bit of shade from a sheer curtain or blinds is better than nothing at all.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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Switching to energy-efficient lighting, using fans, closing blinds, and closing off unused rooms can help lower energy bills.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 June 2025
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“Fig leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig%20leaf. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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