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masquerade

[mas-kuh-reyd] / ˌmæs kəˈreɪd /




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Afterward the beau monde had a few days to find new costumes for the Monday Mayday masquerade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A masquerade without masks is merely fancy dress with an open bar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The production, co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, ditches the feline masquerade for a parade of costumes designed with unflagging inspiration by Qween Jean.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

Just before sunset, they left to dine with their cousins in the City before continuing on to the masquerade at the palace.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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