belie

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The third-person voice, and his analytical distance, belie Thucydides’ first-person experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The early rises belie what’s happened to the stocks lately.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Horvath’s Midwestern mien, unflagging politeness and warm smile belie her fierce ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

But the eccentricities of this defendant belie the seriousness of the case.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

His tangible presence seemed to belie all the vague thoughts and hopes that Bigger had woven round him in his broodings.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright