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masque

noun

variants also mask

Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque The ensemble includes a fabric mask covered in elaborate appliqué crewelwork and a codpiece bedazzled with pink sequins. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 City officials urged residents and visitors to stay indoors and to wear a mask outside. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Although the hockey mask never appears, Kane lovingly re-creates exact scenes from the original movie to offer flashes of eye candy to Jason fanatics. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 In a featureless void, Irwin appears, wearing a long nightgown and a commedia dell’arte mask. — New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

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Noun

Families staying through New Year’s Eve can keep the celebration going with a children’s masquerade party and a midnight drone show.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026
Kicking it all off is a masquerade ball where masks and sparkling costumes are the norm.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

Public pressure for access was fostered by Orange Audubon that co-sponsored the Birdapalooza festival that introduced the North Shore.

— Deborah Green, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Maniatty finds hope in a growing group of independent festivals that are approaching accessibility as a core value.

— Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of festival

Noun

While Dia de los Muertos is widely known as a Mexican holiday, celebrations take place around the world.

— Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery held its 27th annual Día de los Muertos event — where tens of thousands gathered at the Los Angeles landmark for the largest celebration of the holiday anywhere outside of Mexico.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

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

Noun

Spann-Ford was the only one who got involved in the pass game though, hauling in two receptions for 11 yards.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
The past two World Series—between the Dodgers and the Yankees, in 2024, and, last year, between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays—saw a spike in ratings, and a more inspired cultural reception.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

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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