masques

variants also masks
Definition of masquesnext
plural of masque

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of masques Not all sleep masks are created equal, and this adjustable eye mask from Manta is proof. Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Heated electric sinus masks are typically controlled via a remote, which is attached to the heated electric sinus mask by wire. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 The federal judge’s ruling provides California with a clear legal pathway to ban masks for all law enforcement officers, including state officers, because the court determined that discrimination—not the mask ban itself—was unconstitutional. Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masques
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The film also was shown at a number of other festivals before hitting the awards circuit as the Palestinian entry for this year’s Academy Awards.
    Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Videographer Suarez is planning to make a short documentary for film festivals to take the message to a wider audience, said Church.
    Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • All the festivities came to a halt in the sixth minute when Austin took the lead on a header by Guilherme Biro off a Facundo Torres corner kick.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Organizers said the event, which also included food and festivities, drew 30,000 people annually.
    Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But Jones points out that Crittendon usually played half the game or less in those blowouts, and that when Riverdale Ridge played marquee opponents in its non-conference schedule or in the state tournament, her scoring didn't dip.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
  • What might matter is that while UConn and South Carolina, Texas and LSU delivered their best spirit- and soul- and confidence-crushing blowouts, the Lancers and the Cowgirls left Pauley Pavilion feeling good about themselves.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cooper, meanwhile, racked up 69 receptions for 937 yards and a stunning 13 touchdowns during the Hoosiers' title-winning season.
    Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In 2025, Boyd earned Star-Telegram All-Area First Team honors, tallying 1,478 yards and 18 TDs on 89 receptions despite constant double-teams.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft.
    Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The calendar fills with village fetes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons.
    Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The casino’s 12,000-square-foot event center will be able to host a variety of events, including meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, entertainment and more.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Masques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masques. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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