phony

Example Sentences

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“He got criticized for a long while for being over paid but a lot of that was phony,” because the compensation was tied to stock performance that never materialized, Malone said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Putty noses, horsehair wigs, and phony accents were his bread and butter, so to speak.

From Literature

Even Lady Constance, who seemed to naturally prefer phony, ill-mannered people over gentle, true-hearted ones, found the baroness to be unpleasant company.

From Literature

Yet, the phony look suits her — Glinda is burdened by being the happy face of the Wizard’s regime.

From Los Angeles Times

The morning after his dinner with Wing Chau, Eisman woke up to his first glimpse of the bond market in the flesh, and a lot of sensationally phony baroque ceiling frescoes.

From Literature