1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
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2
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
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Recent Examples of paper over
Helen told the truth, while Sylvia tried to paper over everything.
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Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Here’s how strong each nation has looked on paper over the last 30 years based on the NHL talent on its roster.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In a series of emails to the Post last week shared with Semafor, Newsom Chief Deputy Director of Communications Tara Gallegos admonished the paper over various details of its articles.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Even so, personality disputes can be papered over if countries share mutual goals and interests.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paper over
Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Here’s how strong each nation has looked on paper over the last 30 years based on the NHL talent on its roster.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In a series of emails to the Post last week shared with Semafor, Newsom Chief Deputy Director of Communications Tara Gallegos admonished the paper over various details of its articles.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Even so, personality disputes can be papered over if countries share mutual goals and interests.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paper over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Visiting boats moor in the bay but keep to the far side, close enough to admire and distant enough to ignore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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And, presumably, she’s ignored that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The overall profits conceal significant variation.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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That’s no longer the case, so you would be forgiven for attaching more importance to the small-scale appeal of this adaptation of Irish author Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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That principle was used by the court to block Biden's attempt to forgive $400 billion in student loan debt.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This beloved Italian restaurant is hiding in a Homewood neighborhood.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abdul Hadi spent his days hiding in hovels in distant parts of Syria, turning his mind obsessively over the old days of revolution, over fleeting encounters and terrible choices.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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If that feels too buzzy, make your way up to the 14th floor, where the Living Room, overlooking the spectacular outdoor pool, is a hush-hush hangout only accessible to hotel guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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More diverse voices, once overlooked in beauty, including Black women and other women of color, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, flourished during the era.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Thick plumes of black smoke obscured the sky over Puerto Vallarta.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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During his return trip, the subject tried to obscure the camera with foliage.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Others can better explain his remarkable journey to make America better for the disenfranchised, and his zeal to help create a true rainbow of inclusion.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Brownell explains that the decision to have Lady Danbury separate herself from the Queen wasn’t to grant Andoh an exit, but instead to push the friendship dynamic between the characters to grow and evolve.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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The stint at left-back may be temporary, and an attempt to cover up squad deficiencies, but the school of thought at Everton heading into the campaign was that last season’s Branthwaite and Tarkowski partnership was their best way forward.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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