Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playacts
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Unstable housing, missed school and lack of supervision can trigger detention even when a child poses no real threat.—
Jeffrey Shook,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Black carp often misidentified Correctly identifying black carp poses a challenge in tracking and controlling the species.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lollapalooza has announced music acts for summer 2026, including headliners Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE of Blackpink, Smashing Pumpkins and The xx.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Levity acts as a conduit for open-hearted vulnerability.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Staying socially engaged plays a meaningful role in maintaining cognitive health.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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In this poignant courtroom drama, Hanks plays Andrew Beckett, an attorney who is fired from his law firm upon discovering his sexuality and his AIDS diagnosis.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jen has been complaining to Zac that Whitney only pretends to be her friend on camera.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Like that video where Bryan Cranston impersonates Art Garfunkel at Central Park, and his bouffant gets bigger every time the camera cuts back.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those that fear dust mites and other allergens will be pleased to know this $40 pick from Quince impersonates hotel luxury pillows without the goose down or the price point.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Playacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playacts. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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