masque

noun

variants also mask
Definition of masquenext
as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque Documents made public since then have revealed that the specific guidance put out by the federal government on mask mandates and social distancing was not based in scientific evidence. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 Some travel essentials are simply non-negotiable, from a blackout eye mask for sleeping on the plane to a personal safety alarm for peace of mind. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 Another challenge was that Holland performed many of the stunts himself, especially when Spider-Man’s mask is off during that final battle. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 To conflate the issue of the origins of the virus with the subsequent Covid-19 public health policies like mask mandates is to mix apples and oranges. — David J. Hunter, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
  1. masquerade
  2. festival
  3. celebration
  4. gala
  5. reception
  6. blowout
  7. fete
  8. mixer
Noun
  • For Challenge 2 and beyond, the players get masquerade-ball half-masks on sticks, sans eyeholes, to use as blindfolds during challenge setups.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But the maison will also have a trio of exclusive treatments on offer at Hotel Cipriani, which were crafted to honor Christian Dior’s love of masquerade balls and Venice.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of masquerade
Noun
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Full of music, dance, and vibrant colors, thousands of people gathered to attend the annual Boston Dominican parade and festival on Sunday afternoon.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • The finish was calm, and came after good pressing from himself and Viktor Gyokeres, but the celebration that followed was what mattered.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Official celebrations were set to continue Friday with flag-raising ceremonies and other events.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • Toscano wasn’t the only performer charmed by the duke and duchess at Foster’s gala.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The gala includes a three-course dinner followed by live auction and after-party with LED dance floor and games.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gala
Noun
  • Behind them, fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty got beat twice for receptions, including a touchdown and a long wheel route run by star tight end Tyler Warren.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Witnesses told police that guests at the wedding reception began fighting with one another and that at least two handguns were drawn before shots were fired.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reception
Noun
  • Kelce also spoke about the significance of holding the big blowout wedding at New York’s esteemed venue.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Her bouncy blowout served as another accessory, further pushing the look into ‘90s supermodel territory.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of blowout
Noun
  • New on the docket is the first Frédéric Panaïotis La Paulée, a fête inspired by the traditional Burgundian harvest feast.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The event was born out of an inaugural summer fete known as the 2005 Intonation Music Festival, curated by Pitchfork Media.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of fete
Noun
  • Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • With mixer on medium speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until fully combined after each addition, about 45 seconds total.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixer

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