pretension

Example Sentences

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The movie became a reference by which the absurdities of real-life rock ’n’ roll pretension would forever be measured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Total self-assurance is exactly how Sonny, like Pitt, gets away with his pretension.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

In person, Pierce is gently disarming, with none of the intellectual pretension of Niles Crane.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023

There was a baby-knit culotte and matching polo with Gucci stripe detailing, worn without pretension.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

And Cardan watching me from across the room, standing beside the king, laughing at my pretension.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black