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noun

ˈka-mə-ˌfläzh How to pronounce camouflage (audio)
Definition of camouflagenext
as in costume
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else the soldiers must wear protective jungle camouflage while on patrol

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verb

as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity camouflaged the military camp as a native village

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Recent Examples of camouflage
Noun
Ukraine responded by retraining its models on new data, specifically images of equipment using the new camouflage patterns. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Even when the target insect does spot a dragonfly pursuer, these sneaky hunters use a trick called motion camouflage to make their pursuit less obvious. — Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Technology should strengthen the operating model, not camouflage its weaknesses. — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The suits weren’t cut to heighten a man’s physique but rather to comfortably camouflage it. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camouflage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflage
  1. costume
  2. disguise
  3. mask
  4. conceal
  5. guise
  6. hide
Noun
  • Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • One of those people is costume designer Debra McGuire, who recently shared the intimate details of her brief collaboration with Parton in the 1990s.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Pitchers are disguising their four-seamers up with more cutters in than ever before, so just advising him to be more aggressive in the zone is not good enough.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • OpenAI does not allow access to its models in Russia, but the company said VPNs were used to disguise location.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of disguise
Noun
  • Anonymous English rock band mixes metalcore with electronica while performing in masks.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The excessive proliferation of totems and masks as decor is more closely associated with Beachcomber offshoots and descendants in the ’50s and ’60s.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mask
Verb
  • Torres was then seen on camera concealing the money inside his black jacket before entering an employee restroom, according to the report.
    — Ana Maria Soler, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In practical terms, someone deliberately trying to conceal Claude's involvement could simply rewrite the output substantially.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of conceal
Noun
  • Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guise
Verb
  • The expansion will take players to the brand new realm of Letten — an idyllic land of rural tradition that hides a dark secret just below the surface.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to hide his own extremism and Texans will see right through it.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflage. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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