window dressing

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In “Undertone,” all of the horror tropes are window dressing — elements to stimulate the eye while Tuason plays with the ear.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

That meant Hany Mukhtar's strike in the 11th and final minute of stoppage time was nothing but window dressing.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

During his five years in New York, he worked other jobs too: window dressing at Bergdorf Goodman and leading tours around the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

I prepared myself for an uninspiring visit where the art was mere window dressing to sell window dressings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

I was window dressing in case someone came by.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed