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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

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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

Definition of masquerades

Noun

Java Films, which took worldwide distribution rights in January, has also revealed a mid-October release for the film, which has played a string of festivals including Austin, Palm Springs and Cleveland.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
In her downtime, the singer has also attended award shows, film and music festivals, and fashion shows, all while showing off an array of designer shoes.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of festivals

Noun

Before the viral goal celebrations, the Norwegian striker ordered Normatec boots off the Hyperice website on his own dime.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The department approved the policy shortly before the Fourth of July to allow officers to wear the hats during the city’s holiday celebrations.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of celebrations

Noun

Balboa Park’s largest event of the year is the food-and-entertainment-filled December Nights, which draws crowds of 350,000 people over one weekend for holiday festivities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Researchers think geoglyphs may have served ceremonial or cultural purposes, such as a hosting site for festivities, but their exact function is still up for debate.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Definition of festivities

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This splurge-worthy styling tool rarely goes on sale, so be sure to add it to your cart for salon-quality blowouts at home.

— Jordan Julian, InStyle, 24 July 2026
Organizers haven't revealed if the temporary Olympic capacity — initially projected to be 25,000 — for the aquatic center had been scaled down to avoid cost blowouts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of blowouts

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Madison Social caters a variety of gatherings including weddings, baby showers, receptions, brunches and corporate events — with the emphasis on building community.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
He was voted first-team All-Big 12 and third-team All-American last season after posting a career-high 72 receptions for 1,190 yards and 10 touchdowns.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

Definition of receptions

Noun

As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Martin and Short previously discussed their fecal fetes on a 2018 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

Definition of fetes

Noun

Fancy events like weddings and galas require something a bit more elevated, and this halter maxi dress is the perfect pick.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026
The Toronto International Film Festival (September 10-20) continues its rollout of announcements this week, with the Platform section, galas, special presentations, and opening night already in place.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of galas

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