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masque

noun

variants also mask

Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque According to the warrant, Holt entered the mall wearing a black mask over his face and approached the kiosk holding a hammer, and began striking the glass around a jewelry display with the hammer, breaking it. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026 More people are reaching for a heated mask instead of booking an appointment. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 Surveillance images released by police show one individual wearing a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest while holding what appears to be a rifle outside a home's front door. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Prue barely even acknowledges the guy riding a unicycle past her local coffee shop while playing the bagpipes from under a Darth Vader mask. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

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Noun

Kicking it all off is a masquerade ball where masks and sparkling costumes are the norm.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of masquerade

Noun

The festival also spotlights the environmental benefits of traditional grazing, in which livestock are used to clear brush and other flammable undergrowth, reducing the spread of wildfires.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
For Srouji, the ultimate measure of a healthy industry is not simply whether a filmmaker gets a movie made or lands a prestigious festival selection, but whether that success makes the next film possible.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of festival

Noun

Members of the dance group Danzantes Unidos Mitotiliztli performed in October 2025 during a Dia de los Muertos celebration offered by Athziry Día de Muertos and the city of Aurora at East Aurora High School.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The former center grabbed headlines in March for commenting on a Rangers loss that coincided with the team’s Pride Night celebration.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebration

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The gala marked another public appearance for the couple, who previously attended the MTV Video Music Awards together in September.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Honorees have yet to be announced for this year’s gala, but Mathews said that will come soon.

— Brayden Garcia October 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of gala

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Hunting for explosive plays is a potential way to get around that, like TCU’s first drive in the second half, which went 75 yards in just three plays thanks to a 67-yard reception from Dwyer.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
The three-time All-Pro, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches last season, has 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of reception

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The blowout news from SpaceX’s Q3 earnings wasn’t the rocket and AI giant’s outstanding performance that far exceeded even the analysts’ elevated expectations, but Elon Musk’s revelation that SpaceX and Tesla are weighing a merger.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Then came Tuesday's blowout SpaceX earnings, and growth roared back.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of blowout

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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

Noun

KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater If your baker friend already has a KitchenAid mixer, this paddle scraper attachment also makes a great gift.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Made with a few pantry staples, these bars are no-bake and do not require a mixer or oven.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixer

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