performative
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But underneath what seems promising, the beginnings of empathy and maybe healing, there’s something performative and calculated in this fast bond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
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
You may not like it, but this was like something from the peak era of performative millennial corporate synergy.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
There were no performative photo-ops with politicians or any ride-alongs with police.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 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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