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disguise

[dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz] / dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz /




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It’s a disguise “Obsession” wears so well that it’s fooling people into thinking this perfectly adequate film marks the arrival of a new horror classic.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Before the advent of television, it was much easier for presidents to disguise their health struggles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

While the popular girls strutted through the halls with their effortless Pinterest-inspired updos, I was applying brown eyeshadow to my scalp to disguise the sparse spots.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Which meant that no one else had discovered that it was a palace in disguise.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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