Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊstʃərɪŋ/
noun the action or practice of presenting oneself in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others
A1 The dog's posturing indicated that it was ready to play.
A2 The politician's posturing during the debate seemed insincere.
B1 The company's posturing in negotiations helped them secure a better deal.
B2 The CEO's posturing in front of the investors was confident and assertive.
C1 The diplomat's posturing during the peace talks was carefully calculated.
C2 The actor's posturing on stage was masterful and captivating.
verb to behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others
A1 The cat was posturing in front of the mirror.
A2 The politician was posturing for the cameras during the rally.
B1 The CEO was posturing to make the company appear more profitable than it actually was.
B2 The lawyer was posturing in court to intimidate the opposing counsel.
C1 The diplomat was posturing to show strength in negotiations with foreign leaders.
C2 The military general was posturing to demonstrate readiness for conflict.
formal The politician's posturing on the issue did not align with his previous statements.
informal Stop posturing and just tell me what you really think.
slang She's always posturing to impress others.
figurative The company's posturing in the market was seen as a sign of strength.
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