air of pretension

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air of pretension

A manner, affectation, appearance, or behavior indicative of pretension or self-importance. I always really enjoy the film festival, but the air of pretension in the place is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Even though she has written so many award-winning books, she has no air of pretension about her whatsoever.
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But there's no air of pretentiousness about the place.
The S4C presenter and actress at her favourite restaurant, the celebrity haunt that is Mimosa Kitchen & Bar, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay
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