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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
he allowed himself to dine at fine restaurants all over the world under the guise of research for his book on international cuisine
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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
she felt as though she should be wearing some sort of Germanic guise, complete with dirndl, for the fall festival featuring traditional German food and drink
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as in mask
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
he sneaked into the castle to rescue Ivanhoe in the guise of a priest coming to give Ivanhoe his last rites
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
hazing rituals may have the guise of harmless fun, but often the reality is serious physical abuse
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Recent Examples of guise
In a partial charade guise arranged by Mike Cristaldi, the team’s vice president of communications, and his longtime TV partner Eric Collins, Curry was the victim of a gotcha moment.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Even if that weight claim proves overly optimistic, consider that a Mazda Miata—among the lightest modern mass-market sports cars—checks in at roughly 1,100 kg (just over 2,400 lbs) in soft-top guise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2026
Approved by The Boss himself, the live-music and storytelling show finds Azaria slipping into his best Springsteen guise for a night of gruff tales and greatest hits.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
That the comet would have been visible during the daytime, in its guise as the Star of Bethlehem, even solves a minor mystery of the Christmas story, according to Matney.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Even if that weight claim proves overly optimistic, consider that a Mazda Miata—among the lightest modern mass-market sports cars—checks in at roughly 1,100 kg (just over 2,400 lbs) in soft-top guise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2026
Approved by The Boss himself, the live-music and storytelling show finds Azaria slipping into his best Springsteen guise for a night of gruff tales and greatest hits.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
That the comet would have been visible during the daytime, in its guise as the Star of Bethlehem, even solves a minor mystery of the Christmas story, according to Matney.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guise
Noun
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Call it polish without pretense.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This is not an e-bike; there are no pedals and, interestingly, no pretense of a bicycle categorization to blur regulatory lines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wearing a costume or masking oneself is an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience in both New Orleans and Cajun country.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their Fat Tuesday tradition is to walk through the French Quarter and admire people’s intricate and outrageous costumes.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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White House border advisor Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats’ demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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And this is exactly what the actress has done in her latest appearance.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now, the spot has undergone a careful restoration of its facades just steps from Como’s city center.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s enormous relief in letting go of the facade of perfect containment or the need to perform goodness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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The measure would allow some exemptions, including for officers involved in undercover operations and SWAT duties or who are wearing religious garb.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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After his choice of wrestling garb garnered significant attention and support, King released a t-shirt benefiting a non-profit organization in California.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ball’s Hummer, which was wrapped in a camouflage pattern, continued to roll slowly as the sedan remained in the video's frame.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Forest camouflage is used for the majority of the upper, with the exception of its TPU heel stabilizer in forest green.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite the concerns, Beijing sees an opening as Western leaders recalibrate their foreign policy in the face of a shifting relationship with the US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some staff are said to prioritize the friendly faces and recurring guests of the club— but what space isn’t?—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Guise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guise. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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