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masque

noun

variants also mask

Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque Face masks were distributed to local kindergartens, and mandatory mask mandates were slapped on workers at the nearby Irkutsk Aluminum Plant. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Healthcare workers will often wear personal protective equipment, such as an N95 mask, or even a full body suit in case of accidental exposure. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 The Thunder’s rosters have been loaded with system players who can supplant their non-superstar production and mask absences in the rotation. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Clinicians interacting with the actors inconsistently wore recommended personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection). — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque

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

The festival arrives as Kansas City’s culinary landscape continues expanding, with Asian restaurants, cultural celebrations and food entrepreneurs gaining greater visibility throughout the region.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
But when Gordon scored his touchdown against the Vikings, Wright was in the middle of the group celebration.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Gavras, meanwhile, wore a white suit beneath a long black coat for Friday’s gala, finishing his outfit with black leather loafers featuring metal hardware.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Emily in Paris star William Abadie, who first attended the gala as a friend of Cinema Society founder Andrew Saffir years ago, reinterpreted the dress code with an eye-catching white Brioni tuxedo jacket.

— Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gala

Noun

One&Only followed this with its villas winding up from the jetty to the central building at the peak, which houses the reception, boutique, and five distinctive dining options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Nico Collins had 7 receptions for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns in his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Then there’s a big dropoff in snaps to the young guys who have entered in blowouts, led by Mykah Newton (19) and Keyshawn Stancil (18).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Bond yield blowout Worries about a potential debt crisis in France boiled over last week, leading to a selloff in French bonds and a sharp rise in yields.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 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

Remove bowl from mixer and gently fold in 1½ cups (187 g) all-purpose flour with a rubber spatula, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl, until no large, dry streaks of flour remain.

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Betty Bennett and two-time Grammy-winning producer and mixer Bob Clearmountain oversaw the audiobook as executive producers.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixer

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