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
  • But the current moment, typified by stars like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX, tends to be about showcasing one’s sexuality ironically, or with an acid flippancy, or from behind a mask, or with a certain cool stance of meta control.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 June 2025
  • Venice, the capital of the northern Italian Veneto region, is arguably one of the world’s most famous island cities, entrancing visitors for centuries with its Gothic palazzos, romantic gondolas and colorful Carnival masks.
    Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • His journey from Bollywood costume designer to global fashion icon represents the arrival of Indian fashion as an undeniable force on the world stage.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Born with dwarfism on Aug. 23, 1963 in Plainwell, Michigan, Edward Gale made his debut wearing the costume as the titular Marvel character in Howard the Duck (1986), which was voiced by Chip Zien.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 May 2025
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“Vizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizard. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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