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.
—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for charade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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The longevity industry profits from mystifying the obvious, but Emanuel largely dispenses with pretense.
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In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Englewood City Council called a special session on Wednesday evening to discuss whether to have its fireworks show, ultimately deciding to move forward with it.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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At the time, the colonies were still under British rule, making the creation of a national flag a potentially dangerous act.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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But Veda has zero admiration for Mildred’s rapid upward mobility, striking the pose of a blue blood who looks down on hard work.
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Squeezed into a latex bodysuit and donning cornrows, Madonna alternately wields a whip, is bound to a chair and poses with a Chihuahua — in matching latex.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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