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as in costume
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
Mardi Gras revelers dressed in a colorful array of outlandish disguises
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as in guise
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
somehow, he managed to put on a disguise of happiness as he watched his secret crush marry someone else
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as in to camouflage
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
that investigative reporter usually does a good job of disguising her true motives for interviewing a person
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Recent Examples of disguise
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Look out for snacks that are basically dessert in disguise, Rissetto says.
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Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Everything changes when Deloris Van Cartier, played by Goldberg, is forced into witness protection and disguised as Sister Mary Clarence.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
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Noun
For people who do not want a watch on their wrist, the $399 Oura Ring 4 Ceramic disguises sleep, recovery and activity tracking inside a piece of jewelry, with longer battery life and a more comfortable fit than earlier versions.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Look out for snacks that are basically dessert in disguise, Rissetto says.
—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Verb
Instead of trying to disguise the electric powertrain behind bulky panels, the Wolfstorm embraces it.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Everything changes when Deloris Van Cartier, played by Goldberg, is forced into witness protection and disguised as Sister Mary Clarence.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disguise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguise
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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It can be used as a concealer, contour, or foundation, has medium coverage, is pore-blurring, texture-smoothing, and imperfection-camouflaging.
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Copperheads are well camouflaged, and operate as sit-and-wait predators.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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But in each event—in the living act, the undoubted deed—there, some unknown but still reasoning thing puts forth the mouldings of its features from behind the unreasoning mask.
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How To Clean Dryer Vents Put on protective equipment – dust mask and eye goggles.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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For loungability there’s a king bed, a hide-a-bed sofa, a fireplace and theater seats.
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When Fluffy failed to come out of hiding after 24 hours, Melissa Kirby and her husband began making and posting missing cat posters around their neighborhood.
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While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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“Disguise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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