sanctimony
Example Sentences
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Of course, devotion to principle and decorum sometimes hovers close to sanctimony, but there is a human side to Mr. Alexander as well, and even humor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
It's the revenge of the mediocre, to paint sincere concern about the world as sanctimony.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2023
It’s hard to come to terms with the fatuous sanctimony of Romney’s argument.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
The Economist’s “Schumpeter” columnist notes that sanctimony accompanies such “financial do-goodery.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2022
She wrote about the tendency of Nigerian women to give advice, sincere advice dense with sanctimony.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
