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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › masqueradeMasquerade Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MASQUERADE is a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes. How to use masquerade in a sentence.

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   Discover exquisite masquerade ball masks at Masquerade Store. Browse a stunning collection of masks, accessories & custom designs for an enchanting experience.

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

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   MASQUERADE definition: 1. behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from…. Learn more.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Masquerade_ballMasquerade ball - Wikipedia

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   A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word " masque "—a formal written and sung court pageant.) Less formal " costume parties " may be a descendant of this tradition.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › masqueradeMasquerade - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you masquerade as a sweet, kind-hearted person, you present that image to the world, hiding your true identity as a jerk who has rage issues. As a verb, masquerade can also mean to dress up as someone else, in costume.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › masqueradeMASQUERADE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Masquerade definition: a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.. See examples of MASQUERADE used in a sentence.

8. funpartypop.com › masquerade-party-themes21 Masquerade Party Themes & Ideas You'll Love - Fun Party Pop

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   Oct 7, 2022 · Thinking about hosting a masquerade party but don't know where to start? You need to check out this list of masquerade party themes & ideas!

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10. 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.

11. www.eventbrite.com › d › fl--spring-hillMasquerade ball events in Spring Hill, FL - Eventbrite

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    Butterfly Masquerade Ball 2024: An Evening To Remember. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. Save this event: Endless Night: Tampa Vampire Ball 2025. Share this event: Endless Night: Tampa Vampire Ball 2025.