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Definitions

masquerade

[mas-kuh-reyd] / ˌmæs kəˈreɪd /
NOUN
disguise; social occasion for disguises
Synonyms
STRONG
carnival circus cloak color costume cover cover-up deception dissimulation domino facade festivity front guise impersonation imposture mask masking mummery personation pose pretense put on revel screen show subterfuge veil
WEAK
Mardi Gras costume ball masked ball
Antonyms
STRONG
honesty openness reality truth
VERB
disguise
Synonyms
STRONG
attitudinize dissemble dissimulate frolic impersonate mask pose posture pretend revel
WEAK
pass as pass for pass off
Antonyms
STRONG
be honest
WEAK
reveal unmask

Example Sentences

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The Elwood Club at the Pendry Newport Beach hotel in Newport Beach, Calif., for example, gives members access to the hotel’s on-site personal trainer and hosts an annual masquerade party for members only.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The Bohemian second son has so far refused to settle down, but this all changes when he meets a masked lady in silver at a masquerade ball.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

They meet in the masquerade ball, which is Sophie’s dream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The only question left is how long she can keep up the masquerade before even her audience sees through it.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Redtooth, who was still disguised in the Warlord’s battle-armor, had draped a blanket over Cluny to hide him and keep up the masquerade.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques