Definition of "window-dress" [window-dress]

• To decorate the window of a shop (verb)
• To give something superficial attractiveness (verb)

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• "Many banks, mutual funds and companies prefer liquid and safe assets at the end of the quarter to window-dress their balance sheets."
• "Last week, China announced some tax cuts for rural lenders, in an apparent move to window-dress the prospect of Agricultural Bank's profitability."
• "Ah Schnorer, I love the way you window-dress the McCain press releases and campaign commercials!"