as in deception
the pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have
the hypocrisy of people who claim to care about the environment but ride around in gas-guzzlers
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Recent Examples of hypocrisy
Call it hypocrisy or honesty, either way, Season 3 is a joyless exercise that’s nonetheless an improvement on the wayward Season 2.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
The satirical piece uses humor to highlight hypocrisy and asks tough questions about today's world.
—David Wade, CBS News, 15 June 2026
My discomfort going counterclockwise prevented me from recognizing my hypocrisy as a human being and leadership coach.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The hypocrisy sticks out like a Sorsby thumb.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hypocrisy
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
The satirical piece uses humor to highlight hypocrisy and asks tough questions about today's world.
—David Wade, CBS News, 15 June 2026
My discomfort going counterclockwise prevented me from recognizing my hypocrisy as a human being and leadership coach.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The hypocrisy sticks out like a Sorsby thumb.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocrisy
Noun
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So, that's a kind of deception.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The county argues the grand jury fundamentally misunderstood what happened before the explosion, saying its investigation relied on speculation instead of evidence and wrongly blamed county officials for a criminal enterprise prosecutors say was built on years of deception.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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The original trial was found to be invalid due to fraud and deceit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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And with that comes deceit and manipulation.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt.—
Sue Brightman,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Jan. 2025
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It was made that much worse when several cast members laughed at her insincerity and Maddi Reese interrupted it several times because there was a stray cat nearby that terrified her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Antisocial personality includes a persistent pattern of traits such as callousness, lack of concern, deceitfulness, and irresponsibility, Ryan said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Perfidy — from the French perfidie via the Latin perfidia — means deceitfulness, treachery or a breach of faith or promise.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The elder Taylor exuded the easy-going charm of a music legend who is free of any airs or affectations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Slumming with her sister in San Francisco after her life with her Madoff-like ex in New York implodes, Jasmine Francis isn't quite willing to let go of the affectations that come with living in high society.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Hypocrisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocrisy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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