made-up
Example Sentences
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“It was just us, working on capturing a scene, and I even wrote new scenes so it wasn’t a made-up dog-and-pony show. And they were blown away,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times
The L.A. native did the impossible for someone who rarely delves into made-up stories because the real world is fantastical enough: She made me not just read fiction but enjoy it.
From Los Angeles Times
The shadow fleet is largely made-up of aged tankers, many with obscure ownership or insurance.
From BBC
Part of the book’s purpose was also to “set the record straight,” having had to navigate so many “made-up stories” about her own life, especially when she and Fred withdrew from the public eye.
From Los Angeles Times
Penelope forgot her worries and laughed out loud at what she saw inside: four freshly made-up cots, lined up in a row.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
