Ostensible

The politician's ostensible concern for the environment was just a ploy to win votes.

The ostensible agreement between the two sides was just a facade to avoid conflict, but tensions were still high.

The ostensible explanation for the malfunction was that it was an isolated incident.

The ostensible purpose of the demonstration was to protest against the government's policies.

The ostensible teacher of the class was actually a substitute.

The ostensible authority figure turned out to be a fraud.

The ostensible reason for his success was his charisma.

The ostensible innocence of the suspect turned out to be a cover-up for their involvement in the crime.

The ostensible kindness of the stranger turned out to be a ploy.

The company's ostensible goal was to provide quality service to its customers.

The ostensible victim turned out to be the perpetrator of the crime.

Her ostensible confidence masked her inner doubts and fears.

The ostensible leader of the group was actually being controlled by someone else.

The ostensible security of the building was revealed to be inadequate during the break-in.

Her ostensible happiness with her life was shattered when she received news of her partner's infidelity.

The ostensible peace in the country was threatened by rumors of unrest.

The company's ostensible aim was to provide affordable healthcare to everyone, but their actions showed otherwise.

His ostensible excuse for being late was that he missed the bus.

The company's ostensible concern for the environment was contradicted by their actions.

The ostensible purpose of the event was to raise awareness, but it was more of a fundraiser.

The company's ostensible commitment to employee wellbeing was contradicted by their refusal to provide adequate health insurance.

The ostensible leader of the group turned out to be a follower.

The ostensible simplicity of the recipe belied its true complexity.

The professor's ostensible enthusiasm for the subject was not reflected in his lectures.

The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss the new project.

The ostensible goal of the charity event was to raise money for the homeless, but some suspected it was more for publicity.

The ostensible benefits of the new law turned out to be mostly illusory.

The ostensible kindness of the stranger turned out to be a ploy to steal from the unsuspecting victim.

The politician's ostensible concern for the environment was contradicted by his record of supporting polluting industries.

The ostensible reason for the party was to celebrate his promotion, but really it was just an excuse to show off his new car.

The ostensible reason for the new dress code was to promote professionalism, but it seemed to be more about control.

The ostensible beauty of the painting was marred by a few unsightly flaws.

The ostensible charity organization was really a scam to steal money from unsuspecting donors.

The ostensible charm of the old house quickly faded once we realized how many repairs it needed.

The ostensible goal of the team was to win the game, but really they were just trying to show off for the scouts in the audience.

The ostensible leader of the cult was actually a con artist who just wanted to control people.

The ostensible reason for the new security measures was to protect the public, but really it was just an excuse to increase government surveillance.

The ostensible purpose of the company was to promote healthy lifestyles, but it was really just a front for selling diet pills.

The ostensible simplicity of the recipe belied the fact that it required several rare and expensive ingredients.

The government's ostensible commitment to human rights was belied by their actions.

The ostensible leader of the group was just a figurehead, with the real power lying with someone else.

The politician's ostensible support for environmental conservation was just a way to gain votes.

The company's ostensible aim was to help the poor, but in reality, they were just exploiting them.

The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss new policies, but it was really about laying off employees.

The ostensible innocence of the child's smile hid a mischievous streak.

The ostensible difference between the two shirts was the pattern.

The ostensible similarity between the two paintings was the color scheme.

The ostensible difference between the two cars was the fuel efficiency.

His ostensible concern for the environment was really just a front for his business interests.

The ostensible harmony between the two communities was shattered by a sudden outbreak of violence.