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masque

noun

variants also mask

Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque The singer layered a dramatic floral Richard Quinn dress over a head-to-toe black Vex Latex bodysuit, complete with a matching face-covering mask. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 The setup includes a mask that covers either the nose or both the nose and mouth, with straps that hold it in place. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026 Daredevil is hanging up his mask after three seasons on Disney+. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 And the Mask Makers Mash allows children to express their creativity in designing their own mask. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

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Noun

Each show has a different theme that will transport you to an over-the-top setting, from a masquerade ball to old Hollywood.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026
That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

For 70 years, the festival has brought really the best of the year in cinema to audiences.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Couples who match through the program are offered vouchers for subsequent dates, access to follow-up activities tied to festivals around Seoul, as well as an online and offline community where participants can stay connected.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of festival

Noun

At a small celebration dinner in San Francisco after the deal closed, Basu Trivedi was stunned by their choice of lodging.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
However, the holiday season tends to see a spike each year as people congregate for parties, celebrations and gatherings.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
With Puca Nacua out again with a hip injury, Davante Adams had seven receptions for 137 yards, giving him 15 catches for 332 yards over his last two games, the best such stretch of his career.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

That's on the heels of a 41-7 blowout at Northwestern that was ugly enough for Deion Sanders to dismiss a handful of players for conduct detrimental to the team days later.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The Giants haven’t scored a touchdown since Dart got hurt seven snaps into their 28-6 Week 3 Monday night blowout loss to the Rams, though.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

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
Ahead of the official start of the US Open, a flurry of fetes took place across New York City.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fete

Noun

The Latinxorcists’ origin dates to February 2022, after Chavez met co-founders Alfredo Hernandez and Ricardo Martinez at a virtual screenwriters mixer.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Sybil appeared to be in charge of making the batter, expertly cracking eggs into the yellow mixer as Craig was on oven duty, putting the cookies in before carefully watching his daughter for permission to take the treats out.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixer

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