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as in metaphor
an elaborate or fanciful way of expressing something
the conceit that the crowd at the outdoor rock concert was a vast sea of people waving to the beat of the music
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as in illusion
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
his dream of swimming in the Olympics is nothing more than a conceit
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
even though her novels are enormously popular, the writer is more prone to humility than to conceit
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
after a huge meal like that, I cannot conceit eating another thing for the rest of the day
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Recent Examples of conceit
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Although several of Netflix’s properties have developed robust fan bases, the overt conceit driving Tudum is that there is, somehow, a massive cohort of Netflix super fans with a rabid appetite for news about all of its programming.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 June 2025
As an attention-grabbing stunt, the conceit still works.
—ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Shows like Modern Family and Parks and Recreation use the style without ever delving into the question of who is filming the characters and why, while others fully lean into the conceit.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Noun
Which was probably to be expected, given that making a new entry in this franchise doesn’t require jumping through too many illogical hoops or reinventing an outdated conceit.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Although several of Netflix’s properties have developed robust fan bases, the overt conceit driving Tudum is that there is, somehow, a massive cohort of Netflix super fans with a rabid appetite for news about all of its programming.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 June 2025
As an attention-grabbing stunt, the conceit still works.
—ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Shows like Modern Family and Parks and Recreation use the style without ever delving into the question of who is filming the characters and why, while others fully lean into the conceit.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceit
Noun
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To extend the metaphor, love might not save the house but needs saving from it, to be kept alive in new forms of shelter before the rebuild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Today, technical debt has become a popular metaphor for communicating the long-term implications of architectural decisions.—
Shilpa Shastri,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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High ceilings, tall doors, oversized windows, and a herringbone parquet floor with oversized proportions were also key to creating the illusion of extra space.—
Mailin Sophie Zieser,
Architectural Digest,
7 June 2025
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While there is a warming and cooling sensation associated with these products, the ingredients act on nerve endings to create an illusion of hot and cold.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Even the smallest guest room, at 516 square feet, provides guests with ample space to spread out, with double vanities and a deep soaking tub in the bathroom.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Often hailed as the definitive screen version, this series perfectly captured the turning point in Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s romance and brought to life the very estate many imagined from the novel’s descriptions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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In an exclusive clip from the film (below), the jury tries to retrace Sophie’s steps, and imagine her state of mind, on the night she was murdered.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's award-winning score, the trailer offers a glimpse at the film’s blend of gritty realism and old-Hollywood fantasy.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Following Wicked’s blockbuster release last year, there’s a ton of excitement brewing for Part 2 of the fantasy movie musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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When leaders tune in without ego, teams feel safe, seen and energized.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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He was hired as a guy to document the fruition of Stockton’s dream from the start of the whole thing, which tells you the kind of ego that Stockton had.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Brett Bowman Long before many recognized the need for dignified, cost-effective housing, Brett Bowman envisioned mobile home communities as catalysts for opportunity and stability.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The decisions come amid intense scrutiny by House Republicans into the four-year-old program envisioned by first lady Casey DeSantis, which is intended to move Floridians off of government assistance.—
Lawrence Mower,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The parade will emphasize the power and magic of dreams.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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This time, voters have rejected the progressive fever dream at the ballot box.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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“Conceit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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