POTEMKIN VILLAGES Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

Potemkin villages

noun

plural of Potemkin village

as in Trojan horses

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The mogul opened with stories from her childhood while screens behind her showed corresponding images.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
These panels are all standard LED-backlit IPS screens in the company's Liquid Retina family, with custom resolutions for each specific product.

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