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
Ukraine’s drone offensive is showing results, intensifying pressure on the Kremlin as strikes deepen Russia’s fuel crisis and accelerate inflation.
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In addition, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the effects on inflation of the federal government’s tariffs remain uncertain.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
These mechanical marvels have continuously demonstrated their financial resilience when conventional portfolios falter and inflation threatens.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Another factor is wages, which have not kept up with inflation.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In addition, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the effects on inflation of the federal government’s tariffs remain uncertain.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
These mechanical marvels have continuously demonstrated their financial resilience when conventional portfolios falter and inflation threatens.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Another factor is wages, which have not kept up with inflation.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 11 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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Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This arrogance is not just limited to tech titans.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Harold is so clearly not a great man that his pretenses feel more like cries for help.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s decision to resurrect the name Department of War strips away that pretense.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 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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The promo references the famous —or, sometimes, infamous — farewells that contestants leave, penned in lipstick, on the vanity mirrors where queens do their makeup.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Place a container near your vanity to hold earrings, rings, hairpins, and coins.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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