MASQUERADES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

masquerades 1 of 2

noun

plural of masquerade

as in shows

a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive although she was deeply bored, she maintained a masquerade of polite interest as her guest droned on

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masquerades

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verb

present tense third-person singular of masquerade

as in poses

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Recent Examples of masquerades

Noun

This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment. — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Bias masquerades as opinion, with no guidance and no intent to help. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Burnout masquerades as ambition. — Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026 And humiliation masquerades as justice. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026 Carnival on the island is a nonstop event featuring soca music, vibrant costumes, top DJs, sunrise and sunset parties, boat parties, and mas (masquerades). — Bermuda Tourism Authority, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 The gala will conclude with rousing Cameroon and Nigerian masquerades by the Odenigbo Group. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masquerades

Noun

Additionally, Apple and MLS came to that agreement when MLS was primarily in a summer timeframe – a stretch when there’s less TV competition for live sports (and new shows) beyond baseball.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
And that rate stayed above 1 out of every 1,000 for the next two seasons, CDC data shows.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of shows

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Roseville Police Department Residents are being urged to keep their distance and call authorities if the bear behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The heat now poses an additional danger to residents still shaken by the quake, many of whom are sleeping in their cars after their homes were damaged or destroyed.

— Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of poses

Verb

Security researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have uncovered CrashStealer, a new Mac information stealer that impersonates Apple's crash-reporting software.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of impersonates

Noun

Building facades don't just look weathered and soot-stained, graffiti is scrawled on them and posters are peeling off them.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
With rusted machinery and derelict buildings, the quiet silhouette of Kennecott's faded crimson facades are all that remains of this town weathered by harsh Alaskan winters.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026