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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Trojan horse
Noun
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The Swedish government has come up with some drastically different economic figures on Russia that make the Kremlin’s official data seem like a Potemkin village.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026 -
But when Microsoft built the Potemkin village that is Copilot and charged for it, well, no thank you.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Critics, however, argued that the focus on local control was a fig leaf for austerity and dismantling the welfare state.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An analysis drafted for the Assembly Public Safety Committee found that the CCPA would not be a comprehensive shield if CIPA was removed.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The screen cut to black before showing how Belle and Cal responded to the surprise attack.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The distributor plans a moderate national expansion to about 375 screens (exact number still TBD) next week to let world of mouth percolate for the popular TIFF-premiering heist thriller by Daniel Roher about a piano tuner (up-and-comer Leo Woodall) who strays into safecracking.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Small branches can be clipped quickly and almost noiselessly and fashioned into an effective blind in only a few minutes.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Trojan horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Trojan%20horse. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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