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Noun: virtue signaling
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: virtue signalling)
  1. The public expression of opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or moral correctness
    "His social media posts were full of virtue signaling about environmental issues";
    - virtue signalling [Brit, Cdn]
Verb: virtue signal
  1. To express opinions or sentiments publicly with the intention of demonstrating one's good character or moral correctness
    "She often virtue signals by sharing posts about charitable causes"

Encyclopedia: Virtue signaling

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