SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
posturing
noun
Adopting an artificial attitude or display to impress or influence others.
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Artificial display
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Usage distinction
Return to topPosturing suggests a display adopted to impress or influence. Showmanship can be skillful and sincere; grandstanding emphasizes public attention.
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The debate needed practical proposals rather than another round of posturing.
Another candidate's posturing involved dramatic declarations of independence while privately asking powerful members which opinions would impress them.
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