posing

[poh-zing] / ˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

NOUN

acting

Synonyms

STRONG

assuming characterization depiction dramatics dramatizing enacting enactment feigning hamming histrionics imitating imitation impersonation improvisation mime mimicry pantomime performance playing portrayal portraying posturing pretending pretense putting rendition seeming simulating stagecraft stooging theatre theatricals

WEAK

play acting showing off

NOUN

pretense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charade cloak pretext semblance veneer

STRONG

act acting affectation appearance artifice claim deceit deception display dissimulation double-dealing evasion excuse fabrication facade fakery falsification feigning gag guise insincerity invention make believe mask masquerade misrepresentation misstatement ostentation posturing pretentiousness routine ruse schtick sham shuffling simulation stall stunt subterfuge trickery veil wile

WEAK

dumb act faking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reality

STRONG

frankness honesty honor openness quiet simplicity truth truthfulness uprightness

Example Sentences

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He was laid off in 2015 after posing a question to Orban as a Brussels correspondent without seeking approval from his supervisors.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He ran into the crowd during Gold, posing for selfies and giving high fives to the front row.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

At night, I dreamed about not needing to tilt my head just so when posing for pictures.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

We’re still giggling and posing as we walk out of the store.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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