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POTEMKIN VILLAGE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Potemkin Village.

Potemkin Village - as a noun

Something that seems impressive but in fact lacks substance

Example Sentences

"The government set up a potemkin village to deceive the visiting dignitaries."
"The impressive façade of the mall turned out to be a potemkin village hiding a poor interior."
"The company created a potemkin village of success by only showcasing their best-performing products."
"The politician's promises were nothing more than a potemkin village designed to win votes."
"The fancy resort turned out to be a potemkin village, with half-finished buildings and no amenities."
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