affectation

Example Sentences

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Vocal fry is a normal vocal affectation — used by both men and women — where you drop your voice for emphasis.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Carroll proved long ago it’s not an act or affectation; it’s just who he is, for better or worse.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023

A creature of social affectation, he’s lost touch with any artistic authenticity he might once have possessed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

But “Decision to Leave” is also needlessly complicated and at times almost impossible to follow, its narrative inscrutability often coming across less as the result of nonlinear storytelling than as simply a cinematic affectation.

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2022

Zooey gave a genuine roar of laughter, as if he clearly relished seeing any affectation brought to light, his own included.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger