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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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
Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Stains may also help camouflage color changes better than a natural finish.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
For most pet parents, design choices meant to accommodate their furry (or feathered, or scaled) friends are relatively simple ones: choosing performance materials that can withstand chewing, clawing and general-purpose romping, and color palettes that camouflage fur.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Noun
This week, masked men in camouflage swept through MacArthur Park, arresting no one, but instilling plenty of fear.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Stains may also help camouflage color changes better than a natural finish.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Verb
If your pet is partial to chewing on electrical cords, install your fairy lights out of reach of your pet and camouflage any remaining cord with tape or tubing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
For most pet parents, design choices meant to accommodate their furry (or feathered, or scaled) friends are relatively simple ones: choosing performance materials that can withstand chewing, clawing and general-purpose romping, and color palettes that camouflage fur.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflage
Noun
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The costume department is very keen to have tiny metaphors.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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State climate litigation is a political tool disguised as policy.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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Osbourne made a surprise cameo near the film’s end, helping Nicky defeat one of his villains — who is disguised as a bat — by biting off its head, an homage to one of the rock star's most infamous on-stage antics.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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After multiple rounds of testing, this sleep mask, now on sale for 31 percent off, earned a spot in our list of Best Sleep Masks due to its face-molding memory foam construction and adjustable strap.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The announcement was made during San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, as Downey Jr. emerged onto the panel's stage among a group of actors wearing masks and robes.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Hiding your number conceals it from everyone, including friends, family, and coworkers who have your number saved on their device, so there is a chance the call might go unanswered.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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These methods conceal the user’s real card number and give the payment network control over spending caps, merchant lists and transaction permissions.—
Darko Pavic,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Pumping out 434-hp in its Japan-spec guise, the last A90 Supra was priced in its home country at 15 million yen or around $101,000.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Renowned for a distinct sense of minimalism, the new Ming 20.01 series 5 guise is anything but.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But unlike other technologies, AI doesn’t hide its default bias.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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More than a month after the shooting, police located the vehicle Orona had driven, hidden on a Buckeye property owned by his girlfriend’s family.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflage. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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