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masques

noun

variants also masks

plural of masque

as in masquerades

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Recent Examples of masques Not all sleep masks are created equal, and this adjustable eye mask from Manta is proof. — Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Heated electric sinus masks are typically controlled via a remote, which is attached to the heated electric sinus mask by wire. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 The federal judge’s ruling provides California with a clear legal pathway to ban masks for all law enforcement officers, including state officers, because the court determined that discrimination—not the mask ban itself—was unconstitutional. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

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Noun

This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.

— Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of masquerades

Noun

Vintage computer festivals bring collectors together This year more than 3,500 people attended the two-day Vintage Computer Festival in early August that celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apple, founded in 1976 in nearby Cupertino, Calif.

— Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
With the fall festivals gearing up for launch and studios locking in their year-end release plans, a handful of high-profile titles that many had penciled into the 2026 awards conversation are not likely to drop this year.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivals

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The festivities continued as the brides and a dozen friends went on a buddymoon through the French Riviera.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
The youth contest for $250,000 — part of the White House's Freedom 250 festivities — featured over 120 competitors drawn from a murky selection process.

— Noah White, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivities

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This splurge-worthy styling tool rarely goes on sale, so be sure to add it to your cart for salon-quality blowouts at home.

— Jordan Julian, InStyle, 24 July 2026
Organizers haven't revealed if the temporary Olympic capacity — initially projected to be 25,000 — for the aquatic center had been scaled down to avoid cost blowouts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of blowouts

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In his lone season starting at Oregon, Sadiq finished with 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns while being selected as a second-team All-American.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
The tight end room will also have to replace Jackson Canaan, who graduated after starting the past two seasons, finishing his SJSU career with 71 receptions for 718 yards.

— Haddy Barghouti, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of receptions

Noun

As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Martin and Short previously discussed their fecal fetes on a 2018 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

Definition of fetes

Noun

This weekend, the Hamptons' summer social calendar is adding something beyond beach clubs, charity galas, and celebrity dinners.

— Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Fancy events like weddings and galas require something a bit more elevated, and this halter maxi dress is the perfect pick.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026

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