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Recent Examples of masque
There on the screen, staring back at me, are two gigantic black eyes and a mischievous smile stitched on a massive, crocheted head — features of the mysterious, endlessly cheeky mask that has become Chuyin’s signature.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
That broke that mask of invincibility.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
The musician wore it with a golden mask by her regular collaborator James Merry, and topped it off with a large tumescent hat made by designer Myah Hasbany.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Transmission to people generally happens when virus-laden rodent excreta gets stirred up in dust and inhaled—for example, a person sweeping out a shed or garage with a rodent infestation without a mask.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
That broke that mask of invincibility.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
The musician wore it with a golden mask by her regular collaborator James Merry, and topped it off with a large tumescent hat made by designer Myah Hasbany.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Transmission to people generally happens when virus-laden rodent excreta gets stirred up in dust and inhaled—for example, a person sweeping out a shed or garage with a rodent infestation without a mask.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for masque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
Noun
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This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The parties the club hosted at the old venue — such as Sacramento Turn Verein’s ninth annual masquerade ball, held March 1-2, 1878 — were astonishing.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Noun
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While the economics of independent film are constantly in flux, the importance of festivals as curators who can connect quality films with passionate audiences is as important as ever.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Thatcher said the festival itself remains an intense but productive environment.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Subsequent photos showed the proud parents smiling in the audience as their daughter walked across the stage to collect her degree, Zahra alongside her friends in their graduation regalia and a glimpse at a family celebration.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Where are the best bakeries to buy celebration cakes?—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Anika Reed The billionaire rapper is supporting his megastar wife at the gala, alongside their teenage daughter, Blue Ivy.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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In response to that ruling, Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers, who was elected in November 2024, announced that the spring 2025 State of the City would consist of two events — the chamber gala, plus a session at a City Council meeting a week later.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Her life-changing experience and her reception of whole blood, thanks to the team who saved her, has changed her relationship with blood donation forever.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The two leaders will meet again in the evening for a gala reception in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The blowout was a combination of the Pistons’ offensive deficiencies catching up with them their defensive intensity disappearing.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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His Saturday-night blowout in Amsterdam officially kicked off the first Harry tour season since his record-breaking Love On Tour signed off in July 2023 — an unthinkably long layoff for the ultimate mega–pop crowd-crusher.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Perry is no stranger to an over-the-top Met Gala look, previously arriving as a chandelier for the 2019 fete.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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There was a palpable, buzzy atmosphere in the room as the success of Spanish cinema at the French fete this year was brought up on stage.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Special shout-out to the sound team including designer Pierre Mertens, sound editors Paul Heymans and Mathieu Michaux, and mixer Thomas Gauder.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Add one third of the flour mixture to the stand mixer bowl, and beat on low speed until incorporated; alternate with the coffee, then finish with the remaining flour mixture.—
Lucie Franc de Ferriere,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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“Masque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masque. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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