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Recent Examples of window dressing
America must demand substantial and enforceable market access from our allies — not mere window dressing — and remain relentless in holding geopolitical rivals such as China accountable in this fiercely competitive global environment.
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Alan Beard, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
Real estate off-track isn’t frothy if indistinct window dressing — no Donk.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
But efforts must be real and substantive, not just window dressing.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Some skeptics suggested that corporate statements about racial justice were just window dressing.
—Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alan Beard, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
Real estate off-track isn’t frothy if indistinct window dressing — no Donk.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
But efforts must be real and substantive, not just window dressing.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Some skeptics suggested that corporate statements about racial justice were just window dressing.
—Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for window dressing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for window dressing
facade
Noun
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Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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“Window dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/window%20dressing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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