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masquerade

[mas-kuh-reyd] / ˌmæs kəˈreɪd /




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The cost of a single masquerade, we are told—including admission and costume rental—equaled 132% of a middling family’s weekly disposable income.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

One night in 1768, Christian VII of Denmark partied all night at Carlisle House and was later inspired to hold a 1,500-guest masquerade.

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 production, co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, jettisons the animal masquerade for a different kind of drag extravaganza.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He couldn’t even come up with something to masquerade as a gift.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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