vizards

Definition of vizardsnext
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
  • Experts agree the masks work best as part of a holistic routine alongside gentle styling, scalp care, and patience.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
  • The investor enthusiasm masks underperformance elsewhere; emerging market stocks are tanking if Asia’s three largest chipmakers are excluded.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • The dancing isn’t always smooth, the costumes struck me as a road show idea of New York cool, and the acting didn’t do much to compensate for some of the book’s less subtle moments.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • In 1986, an additional march took place with traditional costumes and flags from the states of Mexico.
    TIME Staff, Time, 29 May 2026
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“Vizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizards. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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