charlatanism
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Origin of charlatanism
Example Sentences
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It was an exceptional display of charlatanism by people who transparently did not know what they were doing.
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2024
We’re reminded that cinema — call it movie magic — is itself an advanced form of charlatanism, a sustained illusion that leaves us wondering, “How’d they do that?”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2021
To keep this charlatanism alive, her cultivation of her communications network is essential.
From Salon • Sep. 8, 2018
He sold his shamelessness as fearlessness and his charlatanism as charisma, and people believed.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2017
A purposed, blatant parading of the player's dear self through wilful additions of nuances, shadings, effects, and what not, is tantamount to a falsification; at best it is "playing to the galleries," charlatanism.
From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Hofmann, Josef
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