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Filter by Meaning The school's pretension to excellence was evident in its high test scores.
I don't like her pretension, it's hard to talk to her.
His pretension of being a great artist was obvious to everyone who saw his paintings.
His pretension to the throne was met with resistance from the ruling council.
The actor's pretension was evident in the way he treated the crew on set.
The fashionista's pretension of knowing the latest trends was tiresome.
Her pretension to be a gourmet chef was challenged by the bland taste of her cooking.
Her pretension of being better than everyone else made her unpopular.
The fashion show was criticized for its pretension and lack of practicality.
Her fake British accent was a pretension of sophistication.
The CEO's pretension that the company was profitable was exposed when the financial statements were audited.
His pretension to owning a million-dollar car collection was met with disbelief.
Her exaggerated accent was a clear pretension to sophistication.
The extravagant wedding was a manifestation of their pretension.
His pretension was obvious from the designer clothes and expensive jewelry he always wore.
His gold-plated sports car was a display of pretension.
The writer's pretension was evident in the complex vocabulary he used, making the text difficult to understand.
The artist's pretension was evident in the way he talked about his work as if it were a masterpiece.
The politician's pretension was apparent in the grand speeches and flashy campaign events.
The millionaire's pretension was reflected in the opulent mansion he built on the hill.
She had a pretension for luxury cars and would only drive the latest models.
The mansion's elaborate decoration showed the owner's pretension.
The politician's pretension was evident in his expensive suits.
The wealthy woman's frequent name-dropping revealed her pretension.
The fashion model's haughty attitude was a clear sign of her pretension.
The elaborate chandeliers in the hotel lobby represented its pretension.
The journalist's pretension that she had interviewed the president was debunked by her own colleagues.
He couldn't stand the pretension of the people at the party.
The hotel's decor had a pretension of luxury, but the amenities were subpar.
She spoke with a pretension of authority, even though she had little knowledge on the subject.
The way she twirled her hair was a pretension of girlishness.
The writer's use of flowery language gave his work a pretension of sophistication.
His accent had a pretension of British aristocracy, even though he had never set foot in the UK.
She wore expensive jewelry with a pretension of wealth and status.
His use of fancy cutlery was a pretension of refinement.
His overuse of big words was a pretension of intelligence.
Her dramatic gestures were a pretension of passion.
Her contrived smile was a pretension of friendliness.
The politician's pretension was evident in his pandering to the wealthy elite.
His flowery language was a pretension of poetry.
Her pretension to a life of leisure was shattered by her unexpected financial struggles.
His pretension to having read every book in the library was quickly exposed when he struggled to find a particular title.
His pretension to the throne was met with widespread skepticism.
Her pretension to being an expert in astrology was met with skepticism from her peers.
The businessman's pretension to be a millionaire was quickly debunked by his shabby office.
His pretension to being a great chef was quickly disproven when he burned the entire meal.
His pretension that he was an expert on the subject was quickly debunked.
The actress's pretension to be a singer was met with laughter from the audience.
The politician's pretension to having a solution for the country's problems was met with skepticism from the public.
Her pretension to having a photographic memory was proven when she recalled every detail of the crime scene.
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