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
  • Along with Absolute Standards, a subsidiary of the company Walter Surface Technologies, which has its U.S. headquarters in Windsor, reportedly manufactures respirator safety masks used during executions in Alabama.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
  • One parent shared video of what appeared to be federal agents, one of whom was wearing a mask.
    Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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  • The costume designers even made game-changing advancements on the fly, especially for vital restroom visits.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • One highlight not to be missed is the human-sized Choupette costume sported by Jared Leto at the 2023 Met Gala, where the dress code honored the late couturier.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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“Vizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizard. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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