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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
Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Figaro disguises Almaviva as a drunken soldier, and later as a music teacher, to sneak into Barbaro’s home and secretly win Rosina’s hand before revealing his true identity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Many new parents, frustrated by postpartum hair loss, opt for a haircut to help disguise any patchiness; others cut their hair for more ease when juggling a newborn.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Mountain Highs and Valley Lows Hong Kong's great outdoors is an adrenaline junkie's dream, cloaked in an urban disguise.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Figaro disguises Almaviva as a drunken soldier, and later as a music teacher, to sneak into Barbaro’s home and secretly win Rosina’s hand before revealing his true identity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Not only do the colors and lived-in look help disguise dirt and debris, but the low pile ensures hair and pet fur won’t get stuck between the fibers.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Many new parents, frustrated by postpartum hair loss, opt for a haircut to help disguise any patchiness; others cut their hair for more ease when juggling a newborn.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguise
Noun
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Uhlfelder drew wide attention by dressing in a Grim Reaper costume to protest DeSantis’ refusal to shut Florida beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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But, minus sets, costumes and props, opera fans have enjoyed audio-only broadcasts and recordings for decades.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Emma Roberts has tested nearly every possible blonde, and this bright, warm oatmeal suits her complexion while honoring the old money trend in personalized guise.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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This moment will come in many guises.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dark wash jeans and jackets flexed their versatility, paired with everything from cropped tweed jackets to camouflage cargo shorts and slouch boots.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some of her stories dealt directly with how grief becomes sorrow, how much silence there was around grief in Irish culture—how, in particular, a woman who lost her husband might feel the loss as a palpable absence and then set about concealing her feelings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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The top slide was missing, but duct tape was used to conceal the missing slide.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Watts wore Balenciaga spring 2026 look 49, minus the cream opera gloves and eye mask shown on the runway.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hotel was knocked down in 2005 to make way for the Las Olas Beach Club condo, but the facade was preserved thanks to intervention by historic preservationists.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Though the building’s façade still retains its iconic scalloped awning, the logo has been replaced with that of a high-end menswear store.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the past year, assaults against ICE personnel have risen 8,000%, according to the DHS, and federal police have opted to hide their faces and identities while working in public.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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An East Price Hill man is accused of hiding in wait before fatally shooting a woman at an Avondale apartment building, according to Cincinnati police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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At Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, at least 100 people attended the eclipse watch party on their outdoor deck, and caught several early glimpses until the fog rolled in and obscured the main event.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Where at the beginning of the period, the boyish, figure-obscuring flapper dress was the au courant silhouette, by the end, fashion was shifting toward the more body-conscious bias cut.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Disguise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguise. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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