outward display
Frequency: 6.87.3 per million words
an external show of a feeling or quality
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Examples (10)
- Despite his internal turmoil, he maintained an outward display of calm.
- Her stoic expression was an outward display of her resolve.
- The grand ceremony was an outward display of national pride.
- He found it difficult to offer an outward display of affection.
- Their unity was more an outward display than a true sentiment.
- The company's new building serves as an outward display of its success.
- She made an outward display of indifference, though she cared deeply.
- Such an outward display of wealth can sometimes attract unwanted attention.
- The constant smiling was merely an outward display to hide her sadness.
- An outward display of confidence can be very convincing.