put-on
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Mr. Stoll projects a slick self-confidence that seems slightly put-on, a hard crust over a more complicated personality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
He described the unorthodox and at times controversial comedian Andy Kaufman as “the pre-eminent put-on artist of his generation” and “a pioneering practitioner of various cultural trends long before they ever became trends.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
“There’s nothing put-on about Lainey,” says the producer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
This sounds heavy, but “Emergency” possesses an extraordinarily light touch, with Williams moving the action along at a satisfying trot and Dávila’s dialogue never feeling preachy or put-on.
From Washington Post ● May 18, 2022
Ximena’s snarkiness, by the way, was completely put-on.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
A Thames Water spokesperson said it needed to be "recapitalised and put on a firm financial footing".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I did not find them. I apologize to the Board of Supervisors and to the registrar’s office and to the registrar for any angst and consternation that could have put on you since then.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
“And then it’s what the humans have put on top.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Country Music Assn. will put on a two-hour live TV special honoring Dolly Parton, who died last month at the age of 80.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
People said that many times, on moonlight nights, she would put on her wedding dress and go walking in the hills all alone—just walking along with her head bowed.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
