masque

noun

variants also mask
Definition of masquenext
as in masquerade

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Recent Examples of masque Pair with ultraplush towels and your red-light therapy mask to complete the high-end hotel vibe. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026 Not everyone can remain indoors, so an N95 mask can help filter smoke. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Staying inside is considered the safest option, but those who must go outside can mitigate some risk by wearing a mask. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When cleaning moldy areas, always wear a mask, gloves, and protective eyewear to prevent irritation from the spores. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for masque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
  1. masquerade
  2. festival
  3. celebration
  4. gala
  5. reception
  6. blowout
  7. fete
  8. mixer
Noun
  • But the maison will also have a trio of exclusive treatments on offer at Hotel Cipriani, which were crafted to honor Christian Dior’s love of masquerade balls and Venice.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
  • The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of masquerade
Noun
  • Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday night as the civic center complex hosted a major food festival.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • Three people are dead and four others are injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • Sacramento State is planning its biggest homecoming celebration yet as the university begins its first football season in the Mid-American Conference, but this year's festivities come with a major change after a concert last season ended in chaos.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, the big 20th-anniversary celebration likely stymied any conversations around cleaning house.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The first Time 100 Creators list was published this month, and the gala was held Thursday, which saw 70 out of the 100 featured in attendance, including Alix Earle, Olandria Carthen, Maura Higgins, and more.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of gala
Noun
  • The highlight came when MarShawn Lloyd made a reception and Franklin stripped the ball loose.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • He was voted first-team All-Big 12 and third-team All-American last season after posting a career-high 72 receptions for 1,190 yards and 10 touchdowns.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
Definition of reception
Noun
  • The flexible floor plan can be adapted for different kinds of events and programming, from an intimate dinner for ten to a birthday blowout for forty.
    — Sean Santiago, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Beck is likely to be optioned when the Giants recall rookie left-hander Carson Whisenhunt for Sunday’s start, so the blowout was an opportunity to get Beck some work before returning to Sacramento.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of blowout
Noun
  • The event was born out of an inaugural summer fete known as the 2005 Intonation Music Festival, curated by Pitchfork Media.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Roughly 1,000 people were invited to the fete — but Swift had actually teased how big the party would be in an interview on The Graham Norton Show last year.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of fete
Noun
  • Beat peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • Stop Use Orders took the slicer and mixer out of action until they were cleaned and sanitized.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of mixer

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