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masque

noun

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Definition of masque

as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque This eye mask is a favorite because the adjustable Velcro strap actually stays put on her small head. — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 Tread lightly, though, and be sure to follow with a nourishing hair mask or conditioner on detox days to keep your fragile hair from drying out further. — Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 Among the spa’s skin care offerings, no facial compares to Cara Dorada, which infuses Reiki energy into the Knesko Nano Gold mask for face, neck, and décolleté and adds in organic vitamin C-rich Maya Chia for a golden glow. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 At the exhibition’s entrance is a lamina, a part-goose, part-woman mask of Basque tradition, made by contemporary Owantshoozi studio designers. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque

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Noun

That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Some involve wild proportions—one client masquerades as a Moko Jumbie (stilt-walking dancer).

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

Standing with a bike near the festival was Frantz Jerome, 65.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Based on the 2021 short of the same name, whose festival run included New Directors/New Films, it’s produced by microFILM, 2Pilots Filmproduction, Frakas Prods.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of festival

Noun

Novak Djokovic, who won the 2011 men’s title, wore a FDNY hat during his walk-out and post-match celebration, to honor first responders.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Author-director Wayne Wang is back to carnal game playing as a catalyst for psychological mischief in Diary of a Mad Old Man, which stars Fan Bingbing and Lily Franky and is headed to a gala world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
The annual summertime gala week is an important time for the Ranch in terms of fundraising.

— Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gala

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Seattle scored 13 straight points — including a touchdown reception by Jaxon Smith-Njigba — to beat New England at home in the NFL opener.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Beckham would need 11 touchdown receptions to displace Toomer, something Beckham hasn’t done since his second season in the NFL in 2015.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Add the butter to the dry ingredients and place the bowl onto the mixer fitted with the paddle (or use a hand mixer).

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Yet, the final tracks that impress upon our hearts, minds, and culture are the sum of the skills and creativity of – at a minimum – the producer, songwriter, engineer, mixer, and, of course, the musicians.

— David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixer

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