as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
put on a convincing charade to keep her from knowing about the surprise party
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Recent Examples of charade
The grotesque charade didn’t seem to belong to this world.
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Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Her only arrest was the unconstitutional ICE charade from November 12.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The silence of the G-20 declaration on this and other jihadi atrocities on the continent is a moral disgrace, revealing the gathering to be a heartless charade that history will judge harshly.
—Paul Tilsley , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
There are those who put on a charade not to defraud others, but to be recognized as important members of the society.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charade
Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Her only arrest was the unconstitutional ICE charade from November 12.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The silence of the G-20 declaration on this and other jihadi atrocities on the continent is a moral disgrace, revealing the gathering to be a heartless charade that history will judge harshly.
—Paul Tilsley , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
There are those who put on a charade not to defraud others, but to be recognized as important members of the society.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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Federal officials have declared ICE’s killings lawful and justified over social media without any pretense of a formal review, making statements that are cruel, derogatory, misleading, or simply false.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Investigators say Wilson approached her under the pretense of needing directions.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trumpism does not hide behind the facade of something high.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Don’t be fooled by the dull façade of their authority.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paris Couture Week, which the American designer’s Monday morning show kicked off, is for fantasy.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company confirmed to Vogue Business that Saks Global will have representation during fashion month to attend shows and place buys.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At an Antarctic research station, a shape-shifting alien creature — in the initial guise of a dog — takes over and metamorphosizes into a variety of beings, supplanting the humans until their mutual distrust and isolation lead to paranoia and violence.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Neem oil affects insects' feeding abilities and acts as a repellent.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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The new Fed chief faces a tough balancing act on the dual mandate of fostering employment and keeping prices stable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Without clear criteria, intuition fills the void, and impressions masquerade as expertise.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The preview shows the night Benedict and Sophie meet for the first time at a masquerade ball.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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