63 entries under pretension topic. ×

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gimmick(noun, trait, individuality, idiosyncrasy, quirk)
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grandioseness(show, fake, pretense, arrogance)
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haughtiness(noun, arrogance, piety, pretentiousness)
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vanity(noun, act, show, display, exhibit)
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arrogance(pride, pretense, pretentiousness, self-importance)
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counterfeit
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egotism(noun, pride, pretense, self-importance)
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fake(noun, performance, show, attitude, sham)
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forgery
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going Hollywood(noun, expression, behavior, exaggeration)
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impersonation
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self-importance(noun, show, fake, pride, pretense)
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showboat(noun, act, show, display, exhibit)
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showing off(noun, expression, show, flash, behavior)
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showoff(show, fake, display, pretense, arrogance)
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smugness(noun, show, pride, pretense, piety)
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splash(noun, act, show, display, exhibit)
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stage
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vainglory(show, fake, display, pride, pretense)
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bigheadedness(pride, pretense, self-importance, narcissism)
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