as in costumes
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 disguises
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 camouflages
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflages
Noun
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Both spent about $500 to $600 creating their costumes.
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It's got the costumes, colors, visuals, it's got the dancing.
Verb
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Chives’ strong scent naturally disguises the scent of pepper plants from pests.
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The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
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From anti-breakage hair masks to multi-use styling tools, these products are too good to pass up.
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In punishing heat, more people wore masks as the stench of decomposition spread.
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Mark Lee takes on the role of Long, a powerful crime boss whose calm demeanor conceals a dangerous and unpredictable nature.
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
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Also in Scorsese’s film, Cady’s crimes are so galling that Sam, Cady’s defense lawyer, breaks his own oath to his client and hides evidence that might have helped get Cady off (a change from MacDonald’s novel).
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The main event is its almost-sheer yet transformative coverage that hides pores, redness, and wrinkles, all the while imparting deep hydration via hyaluronic acid.
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“Camouflages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflages. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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