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
Lots of people fell for the charade.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The wokes who hate capitalism see this charade as Meg selling out for a paycheck.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
The winners in this charade are the for-profit permit holders who multiply the inherent value of free water into private corporate profits.
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Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for charade
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The wokes who hate capitalism see this charade as Meg selling out for a paycheck.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
The winners in this charade are the for-profit permit holders who multiply the inherent value of free water into private corporate profits.
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Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for charade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
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Fernando Navarro, 53, of Minneapolis, is facing four counts of felony fraud for collecting nearly $70,000 in funds from Minnesota's medical assistance program under false pretenses.
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Parliament was self-destructively arrogant in declining the colonies any vote or even much pretense of a say.
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Local Law 11 façade inspections will be required every six years, instead of five, and buildings that are in good shape can perform them with drones and cameras instead of workers dangling from the roof.
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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Several videos filmed in Simferopol, Crimea’s second city, and posted online show empty roads and public spaces.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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The slow-burn thriller is partially based on a 17th century ballad in which the heroic outlaw’s cousin, a malevolent prioress, bleeds the older, ailing Robin to death under the guise of the ancient medical treatment known as bloodletting.
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In a post on X, Bugti said that those who target state officials under the guise of peaceful protest would not escape accountability.
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Special guest Frzy will join the two musical acts at Point State Park for a concert with a theme of celebrating educators and innovators.
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Baker’s portrayal emphasizes how creativity becomes an act of defiance against exclusion.
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The entire cast is part of an underground ballroom competition, going claw to claw in matchups that rank the best poses, death drops, outfits, name brands, and choreography.
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The choice Lind poses—wages and Social Security, or a capital stake—is a false one.
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The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.
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And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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