1. a person who behaves in an artificial or affected way to impress others
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The politician was dismissed as a mere posturer who cared more about appearances than results.
• She saw through his intellectual posturing and recognized him as a posturer.
• The art critic called the young artist a posturer who copied famous styles without understanding.
• Don’t be such a posturer – just be yourself.
• The posturer struck dramatic poses hoping to attract attention.
• His colleagues viewed him as a posturer rather than a serious researcher.