window dressing

ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
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Translation of window dressing into German

Noun

1.

deception

showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
Schönfärberei fAugenwischerei f
  • The report was criticized as mere window dressing.Der Bericht wurde als bloße Schönfärberei kritisiert.
2.

retail

decorative display in a store window
Schaufensterdekoration Schaufenstergestaltung
  • The new window dressing attracted many shoppers during the holiday season..Die neue Schaufensterdekoration zog während der Feiertagssaison viele Käufer an.
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  • window dressing: decorative display in a store window
    (retail) Schaufensterdekoration

Synonyms and analogies of window dressing in English

Examples of window dressing in a sentence

  • His promises turned out to be window dressing without real action.
  • The artist designed the window dressing for the boutique.
  • Window dressing can significantly boost a store's appeal.
window-dressing
ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
Noun
1.

figurative

Rare
actions or changes made only to improve appearance without real effect
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Augenwischerei fSchaufensterdekoration
  • Critics called the proposed reforms mere window-dressing before the election.Kritiker bezeichneten die vorgeschlagenen Reformen als bloße Augenwischerei vor der Wahl.
2.

commerce

Rare
decorative display of goods in a shop window to attract buyers
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Schaufenstergestaltung Schaufensterdekoration Schaufensterpräsentation
  • The new window-dressing helped the small boutique draw in more customers.Die neue Schaufenstergestaltung half der kleinen Boutique, mehr Kunden anzuziehen.
Adjective
1.

decoration

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superficial or decorative without real substance
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  • The report was just window-dressing information.Der Bericht war nur oberflächliche Information.
2.

appearance

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intended to create a favorable impression
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  • His apology seemed like window-dressing words.Seine Entschuldigung schien kosmetische Worte zu sein.
window-dress
ˈwɪndəʊ drɛs
Verb
tr.
1.

improve appearance

make something appear better than it is, often deceptively
  • They window-dressed the financial report to attract investors..Sie haben den Finanzbericht beschönigt, um Investoren anzulocken
2.

shop decoration

decorate a shop's window to attract customers
  • They hired an expert to window-dress for the holiday season.Sie engagierten einen Experten, um das Schaufenster für die Feiertage zu dekorieren.

Translations of "window dressing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAugenwischereinf.

The compliments were only window dressing; her jealousy was evident.

Die Komplimente waren nur Augenwischerei; ihre Eifersucht war offensichtlich.

dieSchaufensterdekorationnf.

Especially useful for window dressing and clothing exhibition in stores and shops.

Besonders nützlich für Schaufensterdekoration und Bekleidungsausstellung in Geschäften und Läden.

dieSchaufenstergestaltungnf.

A study on the importance of window dressing in the retail trade.

Studie zur Bedeutung der Schaufenstergestaltung im Handel.

dieSchaufensterauslagenf.

The charming bakery entices customers with its delightful window dressing.

Die charmante Bäckerei lockt Kunden mit ihrer entzückenden Schaufensterauslage an.

dieSchönfärbereinf.

The pioneer of mild volumes lifts the ego with timeless window dressing.

Der Pionier milder Volumen liftet das Ego mit zeitloser Schönfärberei.

dasBlendwerknn.

His charm was only window dressing to cover up his true intentions.

Sein Charme war nur Blendwerk, um seine wahren Absichten zu verbergen.

dieBilanzkosmetiknf.

Cotton rope hanging baskets for accents or window dressing.

Hängende Körbe des Baumwolseils für Akzente oder Bilanzkosmetik.

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window dressing: Examples and translations in context

Critics called the new ethics committee mere window dressing for corrupt leadership.

Kritiker nannten den neuen Ethikausschuss bloße Augenwischerei für die korrupte Führung.

The glossy brochure is window dressing meant to overshadow serious financial problems.

Die glänzende Broschüre ist bloße Augenwischerei, um ernste Finanzprobleme zu überdecken.

Her smile was nothing but window dressing for the sadness in her eyes.

Ihr Lächeln war nichts als Augenwischerei für die Traurigkeit in ihren Augen.

Behind the elaborate facade lay nothing but window dressing to lure unsuspecting customers.

Hinter der aufwendigen Fassade lag nichts als Augenwischerei, um ahnungslose Kunden anzulocken.

Those few charity donations are window dressing for an otherwise ruthless business model.

Diese wenigen Spenden sind bloße Augenwischerei für ein sonst rücksichtsloses Geschäftsmodell.

Their climate initiative was criticized as window dressing, not a serious commitment.

Ihre Klimainitiative wurde als bloße Augenwischerei kritisiert, kein ernsthaftes Engagement.

The renovations were just window dressing to make the outdated building appear modern.

Die Renovierungen waren nur Augenwischerei, um das veraltete Gebäude modern erscheinen zu lassen.

His public apology felt like window dressing instead of genuine accountability and change.

Seine öffentliche Entschuldigung wirkte wie bloße Augenwischerei statt echter Verantwortung und Veränderung.

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