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as in costume
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
Mardi Gras revelers dressed in a colorful array of outlandish disguises
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as in guise
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
somehow, he managed to put on a disguise of happiness as he watched his secret crush marry someone else
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as in to camouflage
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
that investigative reporter usually does a good job of disguising her true motives for interviewing a person
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Recent Examples of disguise
Cora Frazier, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Professional racing simulators designed specifically for Andretti sit inside the arcade, with a realistic seat disguised as a race car and a screen to immerse guests into the game.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This surgical mask is my disguise and my means of shielding myself from covid spittle.
—Cora Frazier, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
No need to curb your enthusiasm here because Tony Hawk did a pretty, pretty good job disguising himself as the legendary Larry David.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Professional racing simulators designed specifically for Andretti sit inside the arcade, with a realistic seat disguised as a race car and a screen to immerse guests into the game.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguise
Noun
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Kids got to wear a bit of costume before their school week began, fully embracing their superhero alter egos.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The show teetered between artists — Brandy with three songs here, Monica with two there — making for a ceaseless conveyor belt of hits and many, many costume changes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several actors donned the iconic guise of Ghostface in the Scream franchise, but one of the most intriguing is Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) in the original film.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this guise, Saverino is breathless with excitement.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This could be because the natural activity of supermassive black holes and the emissions that come from the accretion disk around them can camouflage TDEs.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Christina Leona Cowens, 41, was initially arrested last week on suspicion of felony grand theft, along with misdemeanor counts of unlawful disposal of human remains and attempting to conceal a death.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Philips’ mask popped off her head and Canadian winger Emma Maltais still fired a shot at the net, just missing Philips.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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While no major changes to the building's facade are anticipated, the project calls for a one-story addition to its north annex.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The money, the success — all a facade.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But most of the time, hiding stuff from them doesn't work.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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While Beijing uses code names to obscure some of their military projects, CNN’s research revealed – and then pinpointed – the sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Disguise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguise. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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