mas·quer·ade
ˌma-skə-ˈrād 
1
a
: a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
b
: a costume for wear at such a gathering
2
: an action or appearance that is mere disguise or show
masqueraded; masquerading
1
a
: to disguise oneself
also
: to go about disguised
b
: to take part in a masquerade
2
: to assume the appearance of something one is not
masquerader
noun
Synonyms
Examples of masquerade in a Sentence
Noun
She could not keep up the masquerade any longer.
although she was deeply bored, she maintained a masquerade of polite interest as her guest droned on
Verb
He was masquerading under a false name.
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Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Stevie Nicks does not, in fact, have her ticket to the masquerade just yet.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
The My Old Ass psychedelic sequence features an entire choreographed routine, with Stella masquerading as the pop star, complete with iconic purple and white outfit, and bouquet of flowers for a crying fan.
—Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
To keep with the theme of the costume party, King Charles' niece carried a white Venetian-style masquerade mask and tied an oversized bow over her growing baby bump.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Stevie Nicks does not, in fact, have her ticket to the masquerade just yet.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Most were created by the advertising networks, with some pages masquerading as government entities.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
The My Old Ass psychedelic sequence features an entire choreographed routine, with Stella masquerading as the pop star, complete with iconic purple and white outfit, and bouquet of flowers for a crying fan.
—Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Masquerade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masquerade. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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masquerade
1 of 2 noun
mas·quer·ade
ˌmas-kə-ˈrād
1
: a party (as a dance) at which people wear masks and often fantastic costumes
2
: an action or appearance that is only a disguise or outward show : pose
masquerade
2 of 2 verb
masqueraded; masquerading
1
: to take part in a masquerade
2
: to assume the appearance of something one is not : pose
masquerader
noun
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