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   Mas·quer·ade

   /ˈmaskəˌrād/

   

   noun

   • 1. a false show or pretense: "his masquerade ended when he was arrested" Similar pretensedeceptionposeactfrontfacadedisguisedissimulationcover-upbluffsubterfugeplayactingmake-believeinformal:put-on
   • ▪ the wearing of disguise: "dressing up, role playing, and masquerade"
   • ▪ a masked ball. Similar masked ballmasquefancy-dress party

   verb

   • 1. pretend to be someone one is not: "a journalist masquerading as a man in distress"
   • ▪ be disguised or passed off as something else: "the idle gossip that masquerades as news in some local papers"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French mascarade, from Italian mascherata, from maschera ‘mask’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. masquerader noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMASQUERADE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from becoming known: They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Faking & pretending. affect. air guitar. assume. believe. bluff someone into something/doing something. changeling. cry.

3. www.theclassroom.com › purpose-masquerades-meanings-5256What Is the Purpose of the Masquerades & Their Meanings?

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   May 17, 2019 · Masquerade first became popular in Venice, Italy and the practice of masquerade balls quickly spread throughout Europe and England in the 18th century. During the same period, African ceremonial masquerades spread to the Caribbean and southeastern United States, where it evolved into carnivals. West African Masquerade.

4. smarthistory.org › masquerade-basicsSmarthistory – Masquerade basics

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Firstly, masquerades are private or public performances that are not just visual in nature; they are multi-sensory experiences that consist of dance, music, and audience participation.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMASQUERADE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face): There were dozens of masquerade balls, parades, street dances, and fancy dress parties. A masquerade is also a false show or appearance: I’m afraid we will not have a fair election but another masquerade.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Masquerade_ceremonyMasquerade ceremony - Wikipedia

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   Replica of Neolithic mask. A masquerade ceremony (or masked rite, festival, procession or dance) is a cultural or religious event involving the wearing of masks. The practice has been seen throughout history from the prehistoric era to present day. They have a variety of themes.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › masqueradeMasquerade Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. : a party at which people wear masks and often costumes. 2. : a way of appearing or behaving that is not true or real. Their happy marriage was all just a masquerade. [= charade] She could not keep up the masquerade any longer. 2 masquerade /ˌmæskə ˈ reɪd/ verb. masquerades; masqueraded; masquerading.

8. www.marionmasquerade.comMarion Masquerade • Home

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   Contact Us. Email a note if you have any questions! We hope to see you at Marion High School in Marion, Iowa for this year's Marion Masquerade Show Choir Invitational! Family Pass: $30. Up to 2 adults and 4 kids. Saturday Evening. Finals Only: $7. Programs: $5. Full Day Admission. Adults: $12. Students: $7. Senior Citizens: $7.