as in affectation
the quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case
the personal essay accompanying his college application was devoid of the inflation and self-aggrandizement that all too often is found in such writings
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Recent Examples of inflation
Gold has historically been considered a refuge during times of economic volatility, with investors flocking to the metal during stretches of inflation, fiat currency risks and political crises.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
For years, dating back to the 2022 inflation wave, McDonald’s and its fast-food rivals have contended with shopper frustration over rising menu prices, with combo meals increasingly breaking into double digits.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite hitting fresh record highs midweek, U.S. equities lost steam by Friday, Aug. 29, as inflation indicators complicated the Federal Reserve’s path forward on interest rates.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjusted for inflation, $3,750 in 1967 would amount to $36,000 in 2025.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
For years, dating back to the 2022 inflation wave, McDonald’s and its fast-food rivals have contended with shopper frustration over rising menu prices, with combo meals increasingly breaking into double digits.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite hitting fresh record highs midweek, U.S. equities lost steam by Friday, Aug. 29, as inflation indicators complicated the Federal Reserve’s path forward on interest rates.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjusted for inflation, $3,750 in 1967 would amount to $36,000 in 2025.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflation
Noun
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The scenic appeal is undeniable, nature’s majestic prose both frames and dwarfs the tumultuous affectations of the characters.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
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As a director, Serio has made a name for himself with these kinds of actor-forward, hyperintimate, hyperreal stagings — Uncle Vanya in a loft — and this is a case where minimalism comes across as an affectation.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This arrogance is not just limited to tech titans.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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These traits do not always show up as arrogance.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But not everyone accepts that pretense.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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But the Jiménezes’ work does not carry the pretense of purity.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Chicago Athletic Association offers an elevated members club experience without the steely pretension.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Such pretensions on the part of the mega-rich aren’t new; Lowell reminds us of that.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the surface, vanity PR may look good.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The report suggests there could also be other operating issues with the vehicle's DC/AC inverter, glove box light, vanity lights, dome lamps, alarm portion of the horn, rear defrost, or the USB charger.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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