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
That frenzy suddenly stopped when the rapid increase in inflation led the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to their highest level in decades.
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Ben Casselman, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Gold and silver prices rose in 2024, driven by easing inflation, geopolitical tensions (such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict), and uncertain U.S. Federal Reserve policies.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Amid inflation concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed trade policy, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the positive effect that increased tariffs could have on national security could outweigh other impacts.
—Stuart Dyos, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2025
The 10-year Treasury yield edged lower as the bond market digested the improvement in core inflation, highlighting just how nervous some investors were about the potential for a rise in inflation.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ben Casselman, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Gold and silver prices rose in 2024, driven by easing inflation, geopolitical tensions (such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict), and uncertain U.S. Federal Reserve policies.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Amid inflation concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed trade policy, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the positive effect that increased tariffs could have on national security could outweigh other impacts.
—Stuart Dyos, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2025
The 10-year Treasury yield edged lower as the bond market digested the improvement in core inflation, highlighting just how nervous some investors were about the potential for a rise in inflation.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflation
Noun
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In the 2010s, baking sourdough bread at home went from quirky, hippie affectation to a serious hobby.—
Meghan McCarron,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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That was just a bizarre affectation, a strange impression of a dancing horse that offered basically nothing constructive, and ultimately made his eventual miss look five times as stupid.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
9 July 2024
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All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Relevant reality skills: Rob, while deadly charming, has always played Survivor by putting his confidence (some would say cockiness) and expertise (some would say arrogance) on full display.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety Craig Sweeny’s screenplay strikes a frequently arch posture to accommodate this trickster protagonist, which undermines any pretense of seriousness elsewhere.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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To suggest that gimmickry somehow cancels a film’s worthiness plays into the nonsensical pretenses of awards season.—
Armond White,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even Saanen’s most renowned, high-end establishments remain low-key and devoid of pretension, like 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT, credited by Michelin as Bib Gourmand for an experience and culinary offering that is both high quality and good value.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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This was the night that any pretensions over Arsenal possessing the requisite firepower to compete on four fronts were put to bed.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Shrugging off physical vanity and even declining to correct strangers on their nonbinary pronouns, Gibson retreats from identity in the face of an all-consuming and transformative illness.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Whether the room is used for overlapping daily routines or as a space to rest and relax, popular features include separate vanities, dual sinks, and showers with multiple showerheads and plenty of space for two people.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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