facade
/fəˈsɑ(ː)d/ noun C1- The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
- The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as the prospect of an organ.
- A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
- An object serving as a simplified interface to a larger body of code, as in the facade pattern.
Plural facades
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The cognitive load required to block out distractions and maintain this professional facade ultimately drains mental energy and reduces overall output.
We spend our careers building impenetrable shields of expertise, striving to present a flawless facade to our colleagues and peers.
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