conceit
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The conceit of “City Island: USA!” is that the landmarks themselves come to life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
And though “Undertone” makes good use of its podcasting conceit, the format is little more than a crutch for the movie’s narrative to rest on.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
The series stakes its ground in the time-honored, time-worn conceit of clashing personalities forced to work side by side.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Regardless of how promising the conceit may seem — it’s based on a book titled “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy,” after all — this is American history for fashion influencers.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
I think it’s the height of conceit for us Wartians to decide that our planet is better than all the other 999,999,999,999.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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