outward show
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- pretenseDeceptive outward show
- displayPresentation for viewing
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- appearanceOutward visible form
mask · front · surface · showmanship · pageantry · spectacle · glitter · polish · shine · performance · act · charade · semblance · guise · posturing · flourish · parade · window-dressing
appearance vs. reality
outward showinner reality
Subjective mental experience
true nature · essence · substance · core · inner truth
performative vs. genuine
outward showsincerity
Honest, unfeigned genuineness
authenticity · genuineness · honesty · candor · artlessness