vizards

plural of vizard
as in masks
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
  • In his study of hypocrisy, the political theorist David Runciman argues that the real terror lies when the masks are gone.
    Shadi Hamid, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Roughly 6 in 10 Americans (57%) say that ICE and Homeland Security agents should not be allowed to wear masks or face coverings while on duty, while about 4 in 10 (41%) say it should be allowed.
    Emily Guskin, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Kardashian gave fans a glance at the costumes from multiple angles, including photos of the two sitting on a sofa and standing behind a black screen.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Despite an official ban on celebrating Halloween, thousands of Tehranis, including many unveiled women, donned costumes last week.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Vizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizards. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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