Facade
Facade noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
Show is a synonym for facade in appearance topic. In some cases you can use "Show" instead a noun "Facade".
Show
Show noun - An outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect.
Usage example: the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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- He constantly follows Shuji around proclaiming to be his friend when they alone, which is the only time Shuji will ever break his facade and show his true self.
Source: Series / Nobuta Wo Produce -
They drop the facade and show their true form, getting scary eyes, growing fangs, horns, Pointy Ears and Femme Fatalons or even claws.
Source: Game Face - How someone deals with injury can give insight into the character, and show that their awesomeness incarnate is not just a facade.
Source: Real Men Get Shot
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