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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of camouflage
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Jan. 2026
As a further step to camouflage the design, Cadillac’s livery will feature a vertical geometric pattern in a gloss and matte finish.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for camouflage
Noun
Pierce, who wore a bandanna and camouflage leggings, had tattoos of butterflies and flowers on her arms.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The blind that Rhoades had set up in his Erie County cornfield was well-camouflaged.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Jan. 2026
As a further step to camouflage the design, Cadillac’s livery will feature a vertical geometric pattern in a gloss and matte finish.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for camouflage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflage
Noun
-
Wearing a costume or masking oneself is an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience in both New Orleans and Cajun country.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Their Fat Tuesday tradition is to walk through the French Quarter and admire people’s intricate and outrageous costumes.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Secondly, the storytelling skills of these AI creators could not disguise the fact that their films are artificial.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
-
In small kitchens that don’t have room for bread boxes or storage shelves, countertop jars are one of our favorite ways to disguise clutter as decor.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
-
White House border advisor Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats’ demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The government insisted his case had nothing to do with press freedom, saying the defendants used journalism as a guise to commit acts that harmed Hong Kong and China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Both marques returned to the competition this year in new guises.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
However, Archaeology News continues that earlier reports also identified a wooden stool and a cattle hide that did not survive, in fact.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Many shoppers assume the shine hides spoilage or adds chemicals.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
