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
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
My dad bought a pair of camouflage pants.
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Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
How an octopus camouflages itself was also a topic of discussion for Ritva.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Noun
Foundation plantings add color, texture, and beauty to your landscape while also providing camouflage for your home’s less-than-pretty concrete or block foundation.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
My dad bought a pair of camouflage pants.
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Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Verb
Olivia Rodrigo knows the true magic of New York City lies in the way its pace camouflages public crash outs.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
How an octopus camouflages itself was also a topic of discussion for Ritva.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflage
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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Defying the restrictions placed on women of her era, Umm Kulthum first performed disguised as a boy before rising to dominate the stages of Cairo and captivate audiences across the globe.
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Shadow fleet vessels disguise their identity and purpose through a broad range of deceptive activities, including spoofing their locations and destinations.
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Virginia is set to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks, allow certain criminal convictions to be sealed and strengthen tenant protections when new laws go into effect this week.
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Police are looking for two additional suspects, both men spotted fleeing the scene of Purvis’ shooting wearing masks and hoodies.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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For loungability there’s a king bed, a hide-a-bed sofa, a fireplace and theater seats.
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When Fluffy failed to come out of hiding after 24 hours, Melissa Kirby and her husband began making and posting missing cat posters around their neighborhood.
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“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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