in disguise
idiom
1
: wearing a disguise
I've heard that she sometimes travels around the country in disguise.
2
: made to look like something else : presented as another thing
He says that the new fee is really just a tax increase in disguise.
Examples of in disguise in a Sentence
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Most will tell you the Shure SM57 (see: the SM58 in disguise, but a weak disguise like a fake mustache and glasses) is better for recording instruments, whereas the SM58 is primarily a vocal mic.
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 30 May 2024
Priscilla shopped for her dress in secret In order to keep her wedding to Elvis under wraps, Priscilla went shopping for her wedding dress in disguise.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
While acknowledging that their shortcomings last season drove her and her coaching staff to be more active in the transfer portal, Frese said the premature ouster from the NCAA Tournament was a blessing in disguise.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2024
However, Robach went on to explain that perhaps not having a ring was a blessing in disguise considering their divorce.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
And some of them believe that Donald Trump is JFK in disguise.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Perhaps a note-to-self in disguise, but try not to get too attached to a certain brand.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Bethenny Frankel's miscarriage was a blessing in disguise, according to the reality TV alum.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, the state Republican Party is interpreting the campaign as a Democrat initiative in disguise.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Spin Contributor, SPIN, 30 May 2024
Priscilla shopped for her dress in secret In order to keep her wedding to Elvis under wraps, Priscilla went shopping for her wedding dress in disguise.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
While acknowledging that their shortcomings last season drove her and her coaching staff to be more active in the transfer portal, Frese said the premature ouster from the NCAA Tournament was a blessing in disguise.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2024
However, Robach went on to explain that perhaps not having a ring was a blessing in disguise considering their divorce.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
And some of them believe that Donald Trump is JFK in disguise.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Perhaps a note-to-self in disguise, but try not to get too attached to a certain brand.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Bethenny Frankel's miscarriage was a blessing in disguise, according to the reality TV alum.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, the state Republican Party is interpreting the campaign as a Democrat initiative in disguise.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
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“In disguise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20disguise. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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