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masque

noun

variants also mask

Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque Instead of conditioner, Richards says to swap it in with a hair mask to keep your cuticles healthy—Mena adds that this step is especially important for blondes, brunettes, and redheads. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026 Its mask of around 52,000 tiny lead tiles will almost certainly melt. — Leonard David, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Pack a blackout sleep mask just in case There’s nothing worse than finally crawling into your hotel bed after a long travel day, only to discover that the curtains don’t fully close and a streetlight is shining directly onto your pillow. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Both parties’ propaganda machines, character assassinations and personal vitriol mask and shadow the ultimate import of what’s at stake. — Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

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Noun

Families staying through New Year’s Eve can keep the celebration going with a children’s masquerade party and a midnight drone show.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026
Kicking it all off is a masquerade ball where masks and sparkling costumes are the norm.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of festival

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Sunday jazz brunches are something of a local institution, drawing Nairobi families for celebrations—the sign of a great city hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Four months later, Peter reaches out to an estranged Wendy with an invitation to his annual Scary New Year celebration at his parents’ remote cabin.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of celebration

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Co-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi and stars Penélope Cruz, Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau will attend the 38th annual gala event to accept the award.

— Marc Malkin, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Then Meshell Ndegeocello went super outside the box, honoring Steve McQueen by stepping in front of the podium and leading a band around the gala.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of gala

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Moody and Donalds’ victory margins statewide are far lower than the blowout performances delivered by Republicans in Florida in 2022 and 2024.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Stone was dressed as an aesthetically conscious conservative housewife with a crisp button-down shirt, A-line skirt, peroxide blowout and fake facelift sutures.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary fete on a four-masted schooner in New York City to mark the launch of Opium is still talked about by industry veterans today.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Related The black-tie fête is held annually in memory of Denise’s daughter, Gabrielle Rich Aouad, who died at the age of 27 from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fete

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Its Bitter Orange Cherry mixer, for example, uses gentian root to balance sweetness with a more complex bitter note.

— Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Even Jack’s new invention, the electric mixer, couldn’t whip up a more delicious start.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixer

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