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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
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
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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
Elections become charades in a lot of autocratic countries.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
That inward struggle made it to the surface because Glenn no longer bothers with charades.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Elections become charades in a lot of autocratic countries.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
That inward struggle made it to the surface because Glenn no longer bothers with charades.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charades
Noun
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So these shows are very healthy relative to a lot of other media.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The move to Netflix is part of an expansion of the streamer’s live event programming which has seen a push with live sports such as boxing and wrestling (WWE Raw), live stand-up comedy specials and awards shows, including SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In the documentary, a man running the shelter, who identified himself as Charles Lubajja, tells the undercover reporters that the shelter exists primarily to make money from social media users abroad under false pretenses.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In the movie, members of the narcotics unit face suspicion for allegedly stealing some of the money under false pretenses and for their own benefit.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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All of the buildings have these facades that are intricately carved in Baroque and Rococo designs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
Noun
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With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Berenger, a character who appears in different guises in several of his plays, is Ionesco’s version of Everyman.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Over the years, audiences have seen the Negotiator under many guises, like a martial arts expert, a cowboy, and even a mariachi musician.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.—
Susan Parsons,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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As a new free safety in Spagnuolo’s defense, Gilman is beginning to understand the importance of communication and alignment, which allow the Chiefs’ pre-snap disguises to work.—
Pete Sweeney
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Most other acts by those of a Wolves persuasion barely generated a murmur, and the lap of appreciation by head coach Rob Edwards brought more than a smattering of boos.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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As streaming technology improves and festivals continue drawing top-shelf acts, livestreams of music festivals have become more common.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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“Charades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charades. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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