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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
his unexpected friendliness is just a mask, for he always has an ulterior motive
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the federal agents masked their surveillance vehicle so that it looked like an ordinary moving van
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
masked his real motives for wanting to see the house that was for sale
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Recent Examples of mask
Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
This could be a sign on an embossed seal or coin, or the features of a dramatic mask carved by a highly skilled mask maker and worn in the Greek theatre.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Pews across the diocese’s 93 parishes are full, Martin said, but that can mask the realities of church disaffiliation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Room service extras include infrared, pulsed electromagnetic mats to stimulate cellular metabolism and reduce inflammation; JetBoots to enhance circulation; SmartGoggles with heat, vibration and massage to soothe eyes and enhance sleep; and facial LED masks to improve skin tone and texture.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
This could be a sign on an embossed seal or coin, or the features of a dramatic mask carved by a highly skilled mask maker and worn in the Greek theatre.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some states have considered and passed even stricter language to ban masking at public gatherings altogether.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Pews across the diocese’s 93 parishes are full, Martin said, but that can mask the realities of church disaffiliation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mask
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
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Alongside Markle’s Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy gown and her 16-foot veil was the Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Google has lifted the veil of secrecy that shrouded a controversial proposal to build a massive data center in the rural southwest corner of this city.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hairstylist Gregory Russell, who frequently works with the star, pulled her hair back tightly and cinched the lengths right at the crown of her head, wrapping a thick portion of hair around the base to disguise the elastic.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 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
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Got to walk around the highlands in a red cloak.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 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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This beloved Italian restaurant is hiding in a Homewood neighborhood.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abdul Hadi spent his days hiding in hovels in distant parts of Syria, turning his mind obsessively over the old days of revolution, over fleeting encounters and terrible choices.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani emerged from this shroud of mystery triumphant, posting a photograph on X of himself, firmly straight-faced, standing alongside the grinning President.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wrapped in a biodegradable shroud of silk or wool, the body is placed in a pressurized chamber where a blend of hot water and chemicals accelerates natural decomposition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mask. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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