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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 This could give divers a simple way to communicate status information without speaking, writing, or frantic underwater charades. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charades
  1. shows
  2. pretenses
  3. facades
  4. poses
  5. guises
  6. masquerades
  7. disguises
  8. acts
Noun
  • Scripps also has dedicated studio shows for the WNBA and NWSL.
    — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some have already signed with top Hollywood agencies and received offers for reality shows, podcasts, brand deals and more, turning their digital followings into business empires.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • The strategic mistake of invading Iraq on false pretenses was then compounded by tactical errors.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Johnson created the story of Nancy (Emilia Jones), who is not a girlfriend, but a crush who Bourdain foolhardily (and under false pretenses) follows to Provincetown after not getting a writing fellowship.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretenses
Noun
  • When the idea of turning facades into power plants comes up, most people picture solar panels bolted onto rooftops.
    — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The changing colors in Blue Sea Sky draw inspiration from its surroundings, including the blue ocean waters, green palm fronds, orange sunsets, and pink Art Deco neon facades.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of facades
Noun
  • In the photos, the mother-daughter duo poses in casual looks.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The black and red T, which the actress wore as a minidress sans pants, showcased the superhero in one of his signature poses.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of poses
Noun
  • Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guises
Noun
  • That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some involve wild proportions—one client masquerades as a Moko Jumbie (stilt-walking dancer).
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • The lightweight cream disguises dark circles, redness, blemishes, and uneven tone, melting in seamlessly enough to blend across larger areas in place of foundation.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Jones’ system is multiple but predicated largely on Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ high-press scheme, with plenty of pre-snap disguises, overloaded fronts and interchangeable assignments.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of disguises
Noun
  • Held at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Shaky Knees mixes major alternative acts with indie-rock veterans and emerging artists.
    — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Fray rose to prominence in the mid-2000s as one of the defining piano-rock acts of their era.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of acts

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“Charades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charades. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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