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
Top financial concerns include bills, inflation, housing costs, and debt, varying by generation.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
So far, there has not been a big jump in the overall consumer inflation rate, perhaps because so many businesses loaded up on inventory in the first quarter.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Although Trump remains a polarizing figure, the data suggests that voters are increasingly viewing the party as ineffective on core issues like inflation, border security, and crime.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
But more are ready to act now, according to workplace savings professionals, based on a tax exclusion for these types of payments being made permanent as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with adjustments for inflation starting in 2026.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
So far, there has not been a big jump in the overall consumer inflation rate, perhaps because so many businesses loaded up on inventory in the first quarter.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Although Trump remains a polarizing figure, the data suggests that voters are increasingly viewing the party as ineffective on core issues like inflation, border security, and crime.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
But more are ready to act now, according to workplace savings professionals, based on a tax exclusion for these types of payments being made permanent as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with adjustments for inflation starting in 2026.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 July 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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From our review: Tessa Van den Broeck, a newcomer, plays Julie with zero affectation.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The failure to heed early warnings from experts like Makary and Bhattacharya—now in positions to reshape federal health policy—underscores the arrogance of it all.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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One of the habits of being trustworthy is being humble, so when assertiveness tips into arrogance this is a red flag for potential clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The two men lured the woman under the pretense of a meeting then beat her to death in the desert because of her gender identity, prosecutors said.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Hoffa's son said the purpose of the meetings was just a pretense to get Hoffa alone to murder him.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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The dining room is filled with pretension that keeps the volume whisper-level quiet, but who needs to chat loudly when every bite screams.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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Caminero’s 19th home run of the first round was the moment all my pretension was stripped away.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Those looking for more novelty to tote around this fall might enjoy the vanity cases and tidy little boxes from Hermès and Victoria Beckham.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a double vanity, a seamless glass shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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