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
Then the manager dropped the charade.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Consider Truth or Dare, charades, freeze dance, or Twister.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
The only reasonable choice Democrats have left in this process is to not engage in the charade at all.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Juxtaposed with so much performative misery, Shula’s unwavering serenity takes on a steely moral clarity, throwing the absurdity of the whole charade into stark relief.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Consider Truth or Dare, charades, freeze dance, or Twister.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
The only reasonable choice Democrats have left in this process is to not engage in the charade at all.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Juxtaposed with so much performative misery, Shula’s unwavering serenity takes on a steely moral clarity, throwing the absurdity of the whole charade into stark relief.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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Moore befriended Shakespeare in 2008 under the pretense of writing a book about him, but the project never materialized.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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What To Know According to court documents reviewed by NewsNation, Piccolo is accused of driving up to a woman in Manatee County, stopping his vehicle under the pretense of asking for directions and then exposing himself.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fact to know: In collaboration with the Dilworth Historic Commission, the project team used traditional materials and techniques — including the help of a master stonemason with access to original quarries — to ensure consistency with the church’s limestone facade.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is one of the show's many surprises: the self-awareness, the meta approach.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Interest in the case has swept the country since then, spurring an array of true crime podcasts, movies, television shows and a host of supporters for both Read and O’Keefe.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cybercriminals Cyber threat opportunism takes many guises, from ransomware actors leveraging media interest in Elon Musk and DOGE to launch a trillion-dollar attack, to physical attackers using shoulder-surfing techniques to steal your phone and access the data contained within.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Leavitt uses the individual stories to showcase Ukrainian resilience and resistance—themes that appear in many guises, including grassroots relief efforts.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Tap the Neighbors tab to view pictures and video of events in your neighborhood such as porch thefts, attempted break-ins, and acts of vandalism.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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State law enforcement agencies wanting to participate in the program must enter into memorandums of agreement with ICE, according to the act, before participating in the program.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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The statue, depicting the two megastars in an iconic pose from the beloved Yash Raj Films 1995 romantic comedy – which follows two non-resident Indians and their romance across Europe and India – will mark the beginning of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each rabbit holds a festive springtime flower in a different pose that can be placed together or individually around the home.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The tension arose from the fact that Mike—and by proxy, Harvey—might at any moment get caught in this masquerade.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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Krewes also host masquerade balls, which include kings and queens.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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