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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
According to a search warrant affidavit obtained by WFAA, Kinman was wrapped in a camouflage blanket when he was discovered.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
This isn't Jeff Bridich asking Nolan Arenado to start waving pom-poms to camouflage the team's horrible pitching.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
These layers enable reversible, programmable movements and adaptive camouflage, demonstrating multifunctional soft robotics in a single, integrated system.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
According to a search warrant affidavit obtained by WFAA, Kinman was wrapped in a camouflage blanket when he was discovered.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The island cabinetry’s mint color is mirrored in the adjacent dining room, where coffered jib doors camouflage a dry bar with funky wallpaper and a small desk space with additional shelving and storage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
This isn't Jeff Bridich asking Nolan Arenado to start waving pom-poms to camouflage the team's horrible pitching.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflage
Noun
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Kids got to wear a bit of costume before their school week began, fully embracing their superhero alter egos.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The show teetered between artists — Brandy with three songs here, Monica with two there — making for a ceaseless conveyor belt of hits and many, many costume changes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Drape one across your mantel to disguise your stocking hardware, or greet guests with a front door wreath that helps to create a welcoming entrance.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Iranian exporters often transfer cargoes between shadow fleet vessels—at times with the aid of tugboats—in the Persian Gulf and in waters off the coast of Singapore and Malaysia in order to disguise the origin of their cargoes.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Philips’ mask popped off her head and Canadian winger Emma Maltais still fired a shot at the net, just missing Philips.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Christina Leona Cowens, 41, was initially arrested last week on suspicion of felony grand theft, along with misdemeanor counts of unlawful disposal of human remains and attempting to conceal a death.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several actors donned the iconic guise of Ghostface in the Scream franchise, but one of the most intriguing is Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) in the original film.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this guise, Saverino is breathless with excitement.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But most of the time, hiding stuff from them doesn't work.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflage. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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