masques

noun

variants also masks
plural of masque
as in masquerades

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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
  1. masquerades
  2. festivals
  3. celebrations
  4. festivities
  5. blowouts
  6. receptions
  7. fetes
  8. galas
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 masquerades
Noun
  • After celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, one of the country’s longest-running punk festivals was suddenly taking a year off.
    — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • It was really always set up to be a showcase, a best-of-the-festivals model.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • However, the holiday season tends to see a spike each year as people congregate for parties, celebrations and gatherings.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Several fellow 2022 World Cup champions will join the celebrations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • Simmons spoke publicly for the first time since signing with the Sacramento Kings as part of media day festivities Monday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility, where the Kings will open training camp Tuesday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Japanese straightening permanently restructures the hair, while Brazilian blowouts and keratin treatments are semipermanent coatings that wash out in roughly four months and still allow some wave or curl to hold.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why the Hurricanes haven’t held back, even in their blowouts.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • Tetairoa McMillan’s reception count was similarly precipitous, from five receptions in each of the first two games to just two against Cleveland, when he was targeted only five times.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Vander Zee, who led the Hawkeyes in receptions against Michigan in Week 4, caught a 16-yard pass from quarterback Hank Brown to hand the Hawkeyes a stunning 20-19 win on the road against the Wolverines.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • Ahead of the official start of the US Open, a flurry of fetes took place across New York City.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of fetes
Noun
  • The grand ballroom is a popular destination for events like galas and weddings, and smaller suites and meeting rooms are available for reservations.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This can enable a nonprofit to diversify funding beyond annual galas or grant cycles.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of galas

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“Masques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masques. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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