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masque

noun

variants also mask

Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque Here are the best post-swim haircare products, including shampoo that gets green out, a treatment that revitalizes post-summer strands, and a hair mask that acts like a swim cap. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026 This Burt’s Bees foot cream does just that and will restore your feet to a baby-soft texture—almost like a foot mask. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 Punk wore a hockey mask and the stripes of the hapless Chicago Bears on his kickpads. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Easy to use and works fast, with no sheet mask or rinsing required. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

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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 girl group had to bow out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival August 27 after Megan Skiendiel sprained her ankle.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026
The one-day festival, which raised $10 million for nonprofits supporting women and girls, arrives just weeks before Rodrigo launches her Unraveled Tour.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of festival

Noun

Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

The announcement followed Tilbury’s 2022 appointment as the trust’s ambassador for enterprise and coincided with its 50th anniversary gala, held in New York.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline the 20th annual gala for DKMS, a top non-profit organization fighting blood cancer and blood disorders.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of gala

Noun

Eaton Fire survivors also protested outside a reception Monday evening that Newsom hosted for legislators at the historic Governor’s Mansion.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Shaping a wide-open future in Dallas requires immaculate reception from everyone involved.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Nvidia reported another blowout quarter on Wednesday, delivering a beat on topline metrics that was strong enough to send the stock up 4% in extended trading.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Over the weekend, a supremely happy-seeming Dudamel, before heading to the New York Philharmonic in a couple weeks, milked the thanks in a back-to-the-Bowl, four-night blowout.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

Check the artist calendar before booking, since your friend’s triumphant TikTok posted on Sunday says very little about Wednesday’s fete.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket.

— Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fete

Noun

Several surfaces were dirty with sugar residue, grime and syrup, including a back counter, a large mixer and a toaster oven.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixer

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