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Recent Examples of window dressing
Launched in 2023, Saturn is in many ways identical to the nine other ocean ships that Viking operates, with wood paneling that echoes traditional longship design and macramé window dressings that recall traditional Norwegian handiwork.
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Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Rust’s 19th goal would have served merely as window dressing if not for several strong stops by rookie Joel Blomqvist, who made his first start since replacing former franchise goalie Tristan Jarry on the roster on Thursday.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Because of Musk’s 13% ownership stake in the company and tight control of its board, any management change would only be window dressing.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Other characters suffer a similar fate, as they, so thinly sketched, become window dressing.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
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Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Rust’s 19th goal would have served merely as window dressing if not for several strong stops by rookie Joel Blomqvist, who made his first start since replacing former franchise goalie Tristan Jarry on the roster on Thursday.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Because of Musk’s 13% ownership stake in the company and tight control of its board, any management change would only be window dressing.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Other characters suffer a similar fate, as they, so thinly sketched, become window dressing.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for window dressing
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Fact to know: In collaboration with the Dilworth Historic Commission, the project team used traditional materials and techniques — including the help of a master stonemason with access to original quarries — to ensure consistency with the church’s limestone facade.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Window dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/window%20dressing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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