masques

variants also masks
Definition of masquesnext
plural of masque

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masques
Noun
  • The Town of Addison has officially canceled Taste Addison, ending a three‑decade run for one of North Texas' most recognizable food and music festivals.
    Robbie Owens, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The film has traveled really well in festivals this year and won great awards.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Throughout its 195-year history, Woolrich has explored many different facets of its universe rooted in the celebrations of Americana, but Boglione believes there’s room for deepening those historical links while deemphasizing recent moves toward high-tech and performance gear.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Outside of Gillette, fans waited in lines to get into bars at Patriot Place for pregame festivities.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Amid all the 2026 Golden Globes festivities, there was one extra sweet TV reunion that didn’t make the broadcast.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The inspiration for this bombshell ‘do was the high-glamour supermodel blowouts of the ‘90s.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The latter two victories have been blowouts.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Jalen Coker had career highs with nine receptions for 134 yards with a touchdown and Chuba Hubbard ran for 46 yards and two touchdowns.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Two of the three longest receptions the Eagles allowed were to running backs (Bucky Irving had a 71-yarder in Week 4, Kimani Vidal in Week 14).
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Violence has marred previous annual fetes.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Clients began asking for centerpieces and custom floral work that matched the scale of weddings, galas and community celebrations.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Casting Society also said today that Harvey Guillén, Jeff Hiller and Jessica Gunning will host the respective galas at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the Edison Ballroom in New York and One Moorgate Place in London.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Si Newhouse and Tina Brown cozy up at one of the former’s similarly storied soirees.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
  • For everyone except the Grinch, the next four weeks are likely to bring a flurry of invites to cookie swaps, potlucks, and cocktail soirees.
    Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Masques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masques. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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