as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
put on a convincing charade to keep her from knowing about the surprise party
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Recent Examples of charade
Jimmy Butler saga moves from suspension to charade in return
Insurance cost increases in Florida have outpaced inflation.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
As expected, Jod/Silvo doesn't hurt anybody at the start of the episode, instead choosing to keep his charade going and visit the Supervisor before making a move on At Attin.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
These raids are now being dressed up and disguised as action, and mayors are being targeted for not participating in the charade.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Naturally, feelings get real, and the charade gets messy.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
As expected, Jod/Silvo doesn't hurt anybody at the start of the episode, instead choosing to keep his charade going and visit the Supervisor before making a move on At Attin.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
These raids are now being dressed up and disguised as action, and mayors are being targeted for not participating in the charade.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Naturally, feelings get real, and the charade gets messy.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington under the pretense of negotiating a peace deal.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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But in the media-state singularity, there is not even the pretense of space between the two worlds.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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This will feature lots of natural light thanks to the skylights already mentioned, plus a transparent facade made up of aluminum and glass, with glazed louvers.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The show officially switched to its long-standing San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) name in 1973 with the fourth annual event.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s basically what the show ‘Happy Face’ is about.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to certain cosmologies, their souls take on the guise of marine creatures—an idea that struck me as strangely comforting.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Those influences are often deliberate — coy and canny reworkings of previous themes and character types, presented again in new guises and winking reflections.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These small acts of showing up authentically lead to big gains over time and can inspire others along the way.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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California rock band Incubus will be the headlining act at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2025 on Thursday night (Feb. 27).—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ben Stiller struck a familiar pose on the 2025 Oscars red carpet.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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At Harvard, there were fears that Garber was putting the university into a supine pose.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Krewes also host masquerade balls, which include kings and queens.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Everything about Sebastien had been a deceit, a masquerade.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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