charades

noun

plural of charade
as in shows
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 charades Monikers is a party game that progresses from clue-giving to charades, perfect for inside jokes and big groups. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 One of the trip's funniest moments came during a game of Salad Bowl, a game that's a combination of charades and Catch Phrase. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 When not frolicking in the pool (there’s one for families and a winding, riverlike infinity pool exclusively for adults), children can take advantage of the endless activities, including charades and limbo challenges, at the exceptional Cambi Kids Club. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026 This forty-second newsletter, covering the art in the March 12 and March 26 issues, is brought to you from my dedicated charades night. — Leanne Shapton, The New York Review of Books, 18 Mar. 2026 Also a Pictionary family, but predominantly charades. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 This kids-only Holi celebration, targeted toward 5-to-10-year-olds, features a pizza dinner, story time, Pictionary, charades and painting. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026 That's why, in Perlman's view, what really differentiates humans is a wide-ranging capacity to generate novel symbols that communicate meaning—to basically play charades—in all kinds of ways. — Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charades
  1. shows
  2. pretenses
  3. facades
  4. poses
  5. guises
  6. masquerades
  7. disguises
  8. acts
Noun
  • Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Others pointed out the selective nature of making a big statement about arrests at a Phish concert, while most other shows go unremarked upon.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • At school, Jin’s oldest daughter, Jane, teams up with a Black classmate, one of few, to expose their neighbors’ prejudices and pretenses.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of pretenses
Noun
  • Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • But while Duval Street’s colorful facades and lively restaurants attract the crowds, the best seat in town is arguably offshore.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of facades
Noun
  • Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • In photos from his visit to the festival in Warwickshire, England, Harry could be seen doing a variety of poses on his yoga mat while surrounded by curious goats and children wearing matching shirts.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of poses
Noun
  • Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises.
    — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of guises
Noun
  • This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • Now, teens are using disguises to bypass both the law and parental monitoring, leaving parents with less control than before the legislation.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Over the years, the team has built a brilliant stealth system that incorporates an open map and disguises, giving players the freedom to take out their mark.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Definition of disguises
Noun
  • Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to bring in the law during his 2024 election campaign, is due to open debate on the bill in the Commons on Tuesday in one of his final acts as leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The prohibition, together with the delegated and implementing acts, will apply to large companies beginning Sunday.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of acts

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