mostly cosmetic

Frequency: 6.77.8 per million words

indicates that something is mainly superficial

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  • The changes to the company policy were mostly cosmetic, with no real impact on employee welfare.
  • Critics argue that the new environmental law is mostly cosmetic and won't significantly reduce pollution.
  • The latest software update is mostly cosmetic, focusing on the user interface rather than fixing underlying bugs.
  • While the new car model looks different, the engineering improvements are mostly cosmetic.
  • The renovations to the old building were mostly cosmetic, hiding serious structural problems.
  • His apology seemed mostly cosmetic, as his behavior didn't change at all afterward.
  • The website's redesign is mostly cosmetic; the core functionality remains the same.
  • Investors were disappointed to learn that the announced 'innovations' were mostly cosmetic.
  • The government's pledge to tackle corruption has so far led to changes that are mostly cosmetic.
  • Without fundamental reforms, any adjustments you make will be mostly cosmetic.