as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
it's hypocritical to say mean things behind someone's back, and then to act nice when you want something from her
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Recent Examples of hypocritical
The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
How hypocritical that of me, Amy, and Gretchen, the only one married is me.
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David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
That’s not just awkward; that’s hypocritical.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
To expel a Democrat and leave a Republican alone would strike many voters as hypocritical.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
How hypocritical that of me, Amy, and Gretchen, the only one married is me.
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David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
That’s not just awkward; that’s hypocritical.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
To expel a Democrat and leave a Republican alone would strike many voters as hypocritical.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocritical
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Taylor Walls recorded three hits while Chandler Simpson added a double and a single.
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
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Relatively meaningless but still badass.
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At its core, unlike those meaningless marketing terms, ‘regenerative,’ when used responsibly, is legitimately full of deep meaning and has the potential to make significant human and environmental change when adopted at scale.
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But the similarity is superficial.
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Its engagement is merely superficial.
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Not everyone believes, however, that the line is insincere.
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And so, open door policies rarely fail because leaders are insincere.
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Then there’s the risk of higher frustration and strained relationships across an organization.
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But for Chris Williams, an 18-year employee of the California Department of Education, the contentious return-to-office process may have teed up a strained relationship with downtown.
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The intuitive hollow center cylinder is raised high enough to prevent pots and dishes from blocking the drain.
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Under its short brownish hairs are hollow spines that connect to toxin glands.
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The West should also stop drawing artificial distinctions that favor Russian escalation management over Ukrainian survival.
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Instead of using artificial colors, look for ingredients that naturally fit the bill.
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“Hypocritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocritical. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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