impostures

noun

plural of imposture
as in fictions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impostures
  1. fictions
  2. imitations
  3. representations
  4. pretenses
  5. simulations
  6. insinuations
  7. demonstrations
  8. displays
Noun
  • Invasion fictions tended to spring up in response to each new form of invasion panic.
    — Ivan Kreilkamp, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2026
  • The program also happens to be in line with one of the president’s convenient rhetorical fictions.
    — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Definition of fictions
Noun
  • There are other highlights—paintings by Géricault and Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, a few Persian swan-neck bottles and their Tiffany glass imitations—but the gamble here is to play Gérôme and Hamdi off each other, the outsider and the insider.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Another way to say this is that, in place of the extensive self-announcements Plato allows his characters, Rochester substitutes his own summary judgements, his sarcastic imitations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of imitations
Noun
  • Additionally, founders frequently serve as the face of the company, making representations to clients, investors and partners.
    — Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Çayoğlu mentions his amazement at meeting fans in Italy and Argentina, representations of their work crossing borders.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of representations
Noun
  • Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • At school, Jin’s oldest daughter, Jane, teams up with a Black classmate, one of few, to expose their neighbors’ prejudices and pretenses.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of pretenses
Noun
  • The study combines fine-scale meteorology with detailed simulations of energy infrastructure.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Merklinger threw for more than 3,000 yards in six simulations with Ryder Treadway, Shamar Porter and Emmanuel Ross serving as his top receiving targets.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of simulations
Noun
  • Of course, Franken himself succumbed to the same type of allegations and insinuations.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
  • Conservative Justices, bristling at insinuations of bias or partisanship, like to point to the significant share of cases that are decided unanimously.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Definition of insinuations
Noun
  • The event will also include demonstrations of the latest medical technology used to treat the prostate, spine and more.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • In demonstrations, the floating companion performs everyday tasks such as waking users, delivering reminders, keeping someone company while studying, dancing alongside its owner, and providing playful entertainment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of demonstrations
Noun
  • The glasses feature dual micro OLED displays that combine to bring a merged 1920 x 1080 display in front of your eyes, with 1,200 nits of peak brightness and a 120-Hz refresh rate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Guests will have the opportunity to learn about Rainbow Cone’s colorful history through interactive experiences and displays while also getting to enjoy free samples of the sweet treat.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of displays
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