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
Despite the shock loss, Milei has vowed no changes to his divisive agenda, which has reshaped Argentina’s economy, slashing inflation while boosting growth.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Why Childcare Affordability Is a Breaking Point Also stated in the New Mexico fact sheet, childcare costs have outpaced inflation, leaving parents with impossible trade-offs.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent months, the agency has cited staffing challenges as the reason for reduced collections on critical inflation data.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The 10-year tax is subject to increase with inflation.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Why Childcare Affordability Is a Breaking Point Also stated in the New Mexico fact sheet, childcare costs have outpaced inflation, leaving parents with impossible trade-offs.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent months, the agency has cited staffing challenges as the reason for reduced collections on critical inflation data.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The 10-year tax is subject to increase with inflation.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflation
Noun
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The band sets aside the winks and retro affectations for something unadorned and honest.—
Sarah Grant,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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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
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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By showing both timelines, director Cato Kusters resists using Julian’s illness as a plot device, encouraging us to watch these women without the pretense of melodrama.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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But not everyone accepts that pretense.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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There was no vanity in her, which is what Fran McDormand had.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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