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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
he allowed himself to dine at fine restaurants all over the world under the guise of research for his book on international cuisine
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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
she felt as though she should be wearing some sort of Germanic guise, complete with dirndl, for the fall festival featuring traditional German food and drink
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as in mask
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
he sneaked into the castle to rescue Ivanhoe in the guise of a priest coming to give Ivanhoe his last rites
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
hazing rituals may have the guise of harmless fun, but often the reality is serious physical abuse
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Recent Examples of guise
In fact, in a former guise this was the first company in China to manufacture automobiles.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
All would come under the guise of respect for local norms.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Underneath the guise of afternoon tea, though, lies a book club, which offers Eleanor, Rose and Lavinia the chance of newfound freedom.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
As actors reemerge in different guises, there’s a sense of déjà vu exacerbated by the film’s approach to production design.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
All would come under the guise of respect for local norms.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Underneath the guise of afternoon tea, though, lies a book club, which offers Eleanor, Rose and Lavinia the chance of newfound freedom.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
As actors reemerge in different guises, there’s a sense of déjà vu exacerbated by the film’s approach to production design.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guise
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Although algorithmic favoritism had long been suspected across platforms, Musk’s unapologetic approach dispensed with the pretense of neutrality that tech companies had carefully maintained.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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Black and brown Californians angered at attempts to erase history, legacy and achievement under pretense of eliminating diversity and equity initiatives.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bundy recently went through all the costumes and shoes stored in her garage from her days on the stage as the bubbly sorority sister.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Bright’s work in costume design has always dabbled in period dramas.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Vader’s reveal to Luke about being the kid’s father is an all-time truth bomb, and is made better when compared to Luke’s visions of the man behind the mask when training with Yoda.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Nothing goes to waste, so the collagen mask is applied to the hands while finishing products are applied.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The platforms allow the hem of the pants to fall gracefully without dragging on the floor, which is essential to maintaining an impeccable appearance.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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The actor died in 2022 at age 72, with his final onscreen appearance being in the Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There’s a tumble of XXL petals on the facade of this nine-level, 40,000-square-foot building, which since November has been home to 180 employees, including an eight-strong prototyping team.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The winds also pried off chunks of buildings’ facades.—
Amal Elawady,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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The mid-credits scene features Red Guardian – in his civilian clothes, not the usual Soviet super-soldier garb – in a grocery store cereal aisle.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Next up, Penn State’s linebacker Abdul Carter who the New York Giants drafted paid homage to his Muslim roots with garbs that felt fitting.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek was given the unique opportunity to design a camouflage wrap for a brand-new vehicle—not just to disguise specific features underneath, but to also show off a brand-new electric truck to the public for the first time.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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What to look for in a quality bow release Color scheme Some bow releases feature a camouflage design, while others may be black, orange or chrome.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Social media is on Think Tank’s side, and most people seem to be praising Conrad for his bravery in the face of armed soldiers.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Her signature blonde hair was styled in a low ponytail with pieces framing her face.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Guise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guise. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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