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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
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Marcos’ frequent touring and appearances in comedy festivals takes him all over the world, from New York to Melbourne, Australia, to Edinburgh, Scotland.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Venice Biennale is around the corner, but there are about 200 biennale-type festivals worldwide today.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The milestone festivities come amid deep political divisions that have seeped into nearly every facet of American life, including how people view the country’s history and identity.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Designed with blowouts in mind, this styling cream takes smooth hair seriously.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some categories were neck-and-neck, while others were absolute blowouts.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hurst also has good speed and size (6-4) and high-level production — 71 receptions for 1,004 yards last season and has 15 touchdowns in two years at Georgia State.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pickens showed out with the best marks of his career in 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
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Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Demolition began in October to make way for the 90,000-square-foot space for state dinners, galas and other events, which is slated for completion by 2028.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Masques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masques. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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