performative
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One said the show has "gone from iconic glamour to an influencer circus" and they felt "social media clout and performative inclusivity have replaced real modeling talent, elegance, and runway presence".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
It’s reality television-style performative sensitivity wrapped in six-pack abs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Ed gets swept up in her performative antics and elusive, larger-than-life allure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I am thoroughly unimpressed by this sudden, performative show of fire safety.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
I could see now that there was a performative piece to politics that I hadn’t yet fully mastered.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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