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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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It’s got a roller-style mop that stays in place during cleaning, and features a retractable shield that automatically deploys to prevent dragging moisture over rugs.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The mission stays the same: to be a shield, not a sword.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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 2 Aug. 2025.
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