masque

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Recent Examples of masque The group was founded at the height of the pandemic when many parents rallied against mask mandates and school closures and shouted down members of school board meetings. Kyle Gallego-MacKie, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025 To augment, his owners went online and procured a dog mask and some flashy eyewear. Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025 So, Jaron pulled out the Chewbacca mask and reminded her of their wager. Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Behind closed doors, New York lawmakers are advancing a dangerous statewide mask ban. N. Goldberg, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
Noun
  • Anything beyond becomes conceptual and convenience masquerades as patience.
    Mikhail Saidov, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • This can mitigate the risks from impersonation or masquerade attacks.
    Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • The film screened at over 90 festivals, received 17 awards, and is currently featured on The New Yorker Screening Room and the Criterion Channel.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
  • The duo took the festival’s stage just before Kneecap, another band that has been outspoken in its support of Palestinians amid Israel’s war on Hamas.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The actress reportedly met the billionaire, who is the Kering CEO, in 2006 at an Italian gala.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Many organizations today rely heavily on a single funding source—federal grants, gala events or large foundations.
    Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Godwin compiled 59 receptions for 842 yards and seven TDs.
    Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
  • Afterwards, Alva Vanderbilt held a breakfast reception for 115 guests for the couple at her townhouse on 72nd Street.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Then pick up the Dyson Airwrap for easy blowouts at home.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • For the most part, he's either entered a game as a defensive replacement, a pinch-runner, or as a pinch-hitter in a blowout.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey was in attendance last night in the back of the tent, continuing his comeback tour in Cannes after delivering a spirited speech against blacklisting during his fete at the Better World Gala.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2025
  • Comments Tuesday’s awards fete raised $65,014 for the nonprofit San Diego Music Foundation, under whose auspices the awards are presented.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Along with its music series day parties, hosting music acts of all kinds, these kinds of soirees are what make the experience much more than a vacation but a secluded getaway on the East Coast.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Mary did so, even hiring a woman to sing at the fancy soiree.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Another popular feature of the festivals was balls, which functioned as mixers for singles who might otherwise have few opportunities to mingle with other German Americans.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 July 2025
  • The 2,200-square-foot commissary, managed by Holli Vanderslice, includes two stackable ovens — one for meat and another for baked goods — a 60-quart mixer and two 20-quart mixers.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025

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“Masque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masque. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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