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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
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Over the years, the team has built a brilliant stealth system that incorporates an open map and disguises, giving players the freedom to take out their mark.
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
As the Washington Commanders adjust to a system built on disguises and attempt to make the same appear different, the on-field tweaks are constant.
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Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
For people who do not want a watch on their wrist, the $399 Oura Ring 4 Ceramic disguises sleep, recovery and activity tracking inside a piece of jewelry, with longer battery life and a more comfortable fit than earlier versions.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
That’s because the set is made from ribbed fabric that disguises wrinkles well and gives the set a more stylish edge.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 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.
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Pete Sweeney
may 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Grass and turf disguises can be tricky to spot, the captain said.
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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.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
The skirt section is a-line, which disguises flaws and flows beautifully.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Crafted into undone bends, the style disguises flyaways and limp ends.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Now, teens are using disguises to bypass both the law and parental monitoring, leaving parents with less control than before the legislation.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Over the years, the team has built a brilliant stealth system that incorporates an open map and disguises, giving players the freedom to take out their mark.
—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
As the Washington Commanders adjust to a system built on disguises and attempt to make the same appear different, the on-field tweaks are constant.
—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
For people who do not want a watch on their wrist, the $399 Oura Ring 4 Ceramic disguises sleep, recovery and activity tracking inside a piece of jewelry, with longer battery life and a more comfortable fit than earlier versions.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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
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
Verb
Chives’ strong scent naturally disguises the scent of pepper plants from pests.
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Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguises
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Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.
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For Midsummer this June, traditional festivities celebrating the summer solstice across Europe featured flower crowns, dances around maypoles, and people in embroidered folk costumes.
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Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.
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Opponents of affirmative action, who suspect that the process is still continuing under other guises, could seek to replicate the winning strategy of the Harvard and UNC cases, if testing data show large, unexplainable gaps in academic preparation among different student groups.
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Modern cynicism, associated with distrust, masks its ancient Greek origins, which offer valuable leadership lessons.
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Using one-time revenues for ongoing obligations is not fiscally responsible, masks structural deficits and shifts burdens to future budgets.
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Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
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Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
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The resulting films were projected on building facades around the community.
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Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
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Olivia Rodrigo knows the true magic of New York City lies in the way its pace camouflages public crash outs.
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How an octopus camouflages itself was also a topic of discussion for Ritva.
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That statistic should be alarming, given that only about 30% of single-family homes in Chicago have central air, compared with 76% nationwide — an average that conceals a starker reality.
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Paromita, a widowed teacher, conceals her loneliness behind the cover of duty and routine, while Shefali, a working wife, hides her bruises beneath concealer and silence.
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At school, Jin’s oldest daughter, Jane, teams up with a Black classmate, one of few, to expose their neighbors’ prejudices and pretenses.
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Fernando Navarro, 53, of Minneapolis, is facing four counts of felony fraud for collecting nearly $70,000 in funds from Minnesota's medical assistance program under false pretenses.
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“Disguises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguises. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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