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Recent Examples of masques
Not all sleep masks are created equal, and this adjustable eye mask from Manta is proof.
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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
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
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Bias masquerades as opinion, with no guidance and no intent to help.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Burnout masquerades as ambition.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Philadelphia Visitor Center has put together a calendar of festivals, markets and cultural events happening around the city this year.—
Bill Seiders,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, the temperature cools and the trees turn, providing a smoldering backdrop for outdoor concerts and festivals.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Music and cultural activism fueled the youth movement, from over 100,000 people at a pre-election concert to techno celebrations outside parliament after Orbán’s loss.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Plus, her celebrations are already pro-ready.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Next year's second major will be played at the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with the tournament and festivities scheduled from May 17-23, 2027.—
Stewart McKenzie,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As is becoming usual, particularly in blowouts where the Rapids have come out the victor, coach Matt Wells pointed out areas for improvement between slices of compliments.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The first two meetings between the Celtics and Hornets were one-sided blowouts.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Under his helm, RocHaus brought in local, touring and cover bands and comics and hosted events and receptions.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Almost 80% of his 2025 receptions resulted in either a first down or TD.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Checks and galas Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon introduces Clay Fuller after his victory in Tuesday's runoff election.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Masques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masques. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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