cosmetic change

Examples (10)

• Critics dismissed the new policy as a purely cosmetic change.
• The company made some cosmetic changes to the product's packaging but didn't improve the product itself.
• We need fundamental reform, not just a series of minor cosmetic changes.
• Painting the building was a cosmetic change that did nothing to fix its structural problems.
• The software update only included a few cosmetic changes to the user interface.
• The politician's proposal was seen as a cosmetic change intended to win votes.
• While the team appreciated the cosmetic changes to the office, they really needed better equipment.
• Changing the title of the report is a cosmetic change; the content still needs significant work.
• Investors were unimpressed, viewing the management shuffle as a cosmetic change.
• Making a cosmetic change is often easier than addressing the root cause of a problem.