as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
put on a convincing charade to keep her from knowing about the surprise party
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Recent Examples of charade
And most devastating of all, that the entire charade had been orchestrated by my mother.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
When not frolicking in the pool (there’s one for families and a winding, riverlike infinity pool exclusively for adults), children can take advantage of the endless activities, including charades and limbo challenges, at the exceptional Cambi Kids Club.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Cuba watchers have had decades to get used to this charade.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The community is tired of the charade.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
When not frolicking in the pool (there’s one for families and a winding, riverlike infinity pool exclusively for adults), children can take advantage of the endless activities, including charades and limbo challenges, at the exceptional Cambi Kids Club.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Cuba watchers have had decades to get used to this charade.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The community is tired of the charade.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for charade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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Officials allege the group sold the oil under false pretenses and used the profits to sustain and expand the original food fraud scheme.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There was the pretense of happiness in his childhood home in Depression-era New York (the city is captured in terrifically evocative clips).—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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Glittering with the Edwardian charm of its grand façade at one of London’s great addresses—140 Park Lane—London Marriott Hotel Park Lane offers plush stays for low‑key business travelers who put a premium on privacy, set opposite a leafy corner of Hyde Park.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Closing loopholes that allowed sometimes large apartment buildings in backyards under the guise of accessory dwelling units.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The act, the first piece of legislation focused on crypto, would add oversight and guardrails to the new industry.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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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
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The parties the club hosted at the old venue — such as Sacramento Turn Verein’s ninth annual masquerade ball, held March 1-2, 1878 — were astonishing.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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