as in deception
the pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have
the hypocrisy of people who claim to care about the environment but ride around in gas-guzzlers
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Recent Examples of hypocrisy
Intersex advocates say that juxtaposition lays bare the hypocrisy of the order and those following it.
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Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin, Them, 10 Mar. 2025
In a change election resulting in the closest popular vote since 2000, hypocrisy was a fatal sin.
—Rob Richie, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
To say that God supports states’ right is a familiar form of religious hypocrisy, where the elasticity of the Gospel accommodates whatever hateful political nonsense is circulating at the time.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Alex, in turn, lectures him about the hypocrisy of treating her like scum mere feet from the Statue of Liberty, which is supposed to welcome the tired, poor, huddled masses yadda yadda.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypocrisy
Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin, Them, 10 Mar. 2025
In a change election resulting in the closest popular vote since 2000, hypocrisy was a fatal sin.
—Rob Richie, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
To say that God supports states’ right is a familiar form of religious hypocrisy, where the elasticity of the Gospel accommodates whatever hateful political nonsense is circulating at the time.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Alex, in turn, lectures him about the hypocrisy of treating her like scum mere feet from the Statue of Liberty, which is supposed to welcome the tired, poor, huddled masses yadda yadda.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypocrisy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocrisy
Noun
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Trickery, obfuscation, and deception are common in local politics.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Perry’s latest thriller, Duplicity, hits theaters today, March 20, delivering a suspenseful story of deception, justice, and betrayal.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But all 12 are saturated with deceit, consternation and heartbreak.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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His real estate business, with finances overseen by a subservient non-CPA, committed so much deceit that the Trump Organization ended up convicted of tax crimes and its former chief financial officer went to jail—twice.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Slumming with her sister in San Francisco after her life with her Madoff-like ex in New York implodes, Jasmine Francis isn't quite willing to let go of the affectations that come with living in high society.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Unlike Chase, Aykroyd worked hard to retain Carter’s affectations and appearance, while also adding a slyness that implied a deeper calculation.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Hypocrisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocrisy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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