puffed-up
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The puffed-up version is a lot less interesting and humanly evocative than the true version.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
One woman sits grinning idiotically at a huge, puffed-up pillow on her lap.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2025
"In fact, we look like we're peacefully and freely performing a big, fat show to a puffed-up and hateful power. The message is clear: they have no power over us!"
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2025
It’s a huge blow to his puffed-up brand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
“My name normal,” DeVante says, all puffed-up sounding.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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