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
  • Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Watts wore Balenciaga spring 2026 look 49, minus the cream opera gloves and eye mask shown on the runway.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Uhlfelder drew wide attention by dressing in a Grim Reaper costume to protest DeSantis’ refusal to shut Florida beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
  • But, minus sets, costumes and props, opera fans have enjoyed audio-only broadcasts and recordings for decades.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Vizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizard. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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