Definition of vizardnext
as in mask
a cover or partial cover for the face used to disguise oneself in those days it was not uncommon for street prostitutes to wear vizards

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Noun
  • The event pays tribute to Baltimore's African American heritage through live music, cultural entertainers, children's activities, African drumming, carnival mask-making, art showcases, and local vendors.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
  • Use it as a body mask in the shower and step out with super-smooth skin.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
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“Vizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizard. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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