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Synonyms
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Meaning:
affectation

a kind of behaviour, style of speaking, that is not natural or genuine

pretended behavior to make an impression

cover

something that covers another thing

wrapping, cover-up

disguise

with a deliberately strange or unusual appearance in order to hide one's identity

covering, makeup for deception

flamboyance

being flamboyant

exhibitionism, flashiness

ostentation

an exaggerated display of wealth, skill etc to get admiration or envy

exhibitionism, flashiness

pretension

(often plural) (a statement of) a claim

airs, snobbishness

semblance

an (untrue) appearance

aura, appearance

veil

a covering of fine net or other material used to protect or hide a woman's face; something that hides or disguises something

disguise

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FALSE FRONT as in Wikipedia