masque

noun

variants also mask
Definition of masquenext
as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque Pair with ultraplush towels and your red-light therapy mask to complete the high-end hotel vibe. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026 Not everyone can remain indoors, so an N95 mask can help filter smoke. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Staying inside is considered the safest option, but those who must go outside can mitigate some risk by wearing a mask. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When cleaning moldy areas, always wear a mask, gloves, and protective eyewear to prevent irritation from the spores. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 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
  • The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
  • And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Definition of masquerade
Noun
  • The fan festival outside the stadium was packed with fans wearing colors that didn’t represent England or France.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • The California State Fair and Embarc’s team are honoring the activists who were on the front line of the fight throughout the festival’s run this year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • Harvick vividly recalls the immense crowds and emotional post-race celebration, fulfilling a deep childhood aspiration.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Charli’s shameless celebration of her taste comes as AI companies are promising everyone can be an artist.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • Like the inaugural colloquium in 2024, the event will conclude with a gala dinner accompanied by live music.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • An hour later, the program listed cocktails on a Vatican patio followed by a gala dinner.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of gala
Noun
  • In that span, Egbuka was WR3 (overall and in fantasy points per game) with 25 receptions for 445 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 38 targets.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Kaiuway appeared in 10 games last season and produced three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of reception
Noun
  • With her signature voluminous blowout complete, Martha began restoring her marble floors—which are actually garden pavers from an old residence in Long Island.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026
  • Other dogs have exquisitely sensitive stomachs — just a tiny bite of something weird leads to blowout diarrhea and vomiting.
    — Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
Definition of blowout
Noun
  • 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
  • As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fete
Noun
  • In a medium bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • Mixing Small-Batch Recipes Sometimes a whisk isn’t quite enough, but hauling out a bulky mixer and all its attachments feels like overkill.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of mixer

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