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as in costumes
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 guises
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 masks
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 hides
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 disguises
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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
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
Grass and turf disguises can be tricky to spot, the captain said.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The experts at the center fed and treated the animal in a way to prevent habituation or familiarity with humans, using coyote disguises and natural scents when in close proximity with her, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Davis wore disguises on multiple video calls with potential investors in 2024 and pretended to be three different NFL players.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Swedish Academy has simply added a new twist to a decades-long game of peekaboo, where Dylan, né Robert Zimmerman, peels back one mask to reveal another, an infinity of disguises.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Davis wore disguises on multiple video calls with investors in 2024 to impersonate three different NFL players.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The skirt section is a-line, which disguises flaws and flows beautifully.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Crafted into undone bends, the style disguises flyaways and limp ends.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Shortly after arriving at the home just after midnight, Nelson downloaded a phone app that disguises the phone number of incoming calls.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
But Rosina has also caught the eye of the wealthy bachelor Count Almaviva, who disguises himself as a poor student to serenade Rosina from the street outside Bartolo’s home in Seville.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
This approach disguises the fact that your primary bedroom has two mattresses in it, while bringing in a dash of luxury.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The defensiveness disguises the admission that With Heaven on Top does indeed boast a robust production, one teeming with horns and backing vocals, all set to a big beat designed to echo throughout the stadiums Bryan now headlines.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
That big picture also disguises some fascinating trends.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Noun
That’s because the set is made from ribbed fabric that disguises wrinkles well and gives the set a more stylish edge.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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
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
Grass and turf disguises can be tricky to spot, the captain said.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The experts at the center fed and treated the animal in a way to prevent habituation or familiarity with humans, using coyote disguises and natural scents when in close proximity with her, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Davis wore disguises on multiple video calls with potential investors in 2024 and pretended to be three different NFL players.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Swedish Academy has simply added a new twist to a decades-long game of peekaboo, where Dylan, né Robert Zimmerman, peels back one mask to reveal another, an infinity of disguises.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Davis wore disguises on multiple video calls with investors in 2024 to impersonate three different NFL players.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The skirt section is a-line, which disguises flaws and flows beautifully.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Crafted into undone bends, the style disguises flyaways and limp ends.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Shortly after arriving at the home just after midnight, Nelson downloaded a phone app that disguises the phone number of incoming calls.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
But Rosina has also caught the eye of the wealthy bachelor Count Almaviva, who disguises himself as a poor student to serenade Rosina from the street outside Bartolo’s home in Seville.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
This approach disguises the fact that your primary bedroom has two mattresses in it, while bringing in a dash of luxury.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The defensiveness disguises the admission that With Heaven on Top does indeed boast a robust production, one teeming with horns and backing vocals, all set to a big beat designed to echo throughout the stadiums Bryan now headlines.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
That big picture also disguises some fascinating trends.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguises
Noun
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If someone with less skill was attempting a similar thing, the pieces might feel like costumes.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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This planet has a wide variety of aliens that come to life with a variety of prosthetics, makeup, props and costumes.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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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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Chris Richards, from Alabama, is an uncompromising defender whose Afro towers above the back line and whose lankiness masks a quickness that covers gaps in the American half.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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The aroma masks the smell of tomatoes, working to deter thrips and other garden pests from finding your crop.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Houzz notes that 69 percent of homeowners are opting for different trim and wall colors, indicating a strong preference for varied facades.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
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This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Segel makes Dan a bitterly perceptive geek, out of his depth but eager to prove himself, while Weaving invests Lisa with a snappishness that only camouflages her pain.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, 55-year-old Ziad Khalel, of Clinton Township, was arraigned on Tuesday on one count of false pretenses - $1,000 ore more but less than $20,000 and as a habitual offender - second offense.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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According to Placer Superior Court filings, one false pretenses count and the personal identifying information charge stemmed from a June 21, 2025, incident.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Disguises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguises. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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