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English > 2 senses of the expression window dressing:
NOUNcommunicationwindow dressing, facadea showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant
actwindow dressingthe decoration of shop windows
English > window dressing: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant.
Synonymfacade
Broadermisrepresentation, deceit, deceptionA misleading falsehood
Catalanaparença
Spanishapariencia, fachada
English > window dressing: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe decoration of shop windows.
BroaderdecorationThe act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)