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Recent Examples of masque
Mysteriously, if not intriguingly, a mask depicting a human face and several stone containers surfaced, leaving archaeologists to speculate why these objects were left outside this home.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
During such executions, inmates breathe in pure nitrogen gas through a mask, eventually displacing all the oxygen in their body and suffocating them.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Watts wore Balenciaga spring 2026 look 49, minus the cream opera gloves and eye mask shown on the runway.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
During such executions, inmates breathe in pure nitrogen gas through a mask, eventually displacing all the oxygen in their body and suffocating them.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Watts wore Balenciaga spring 2026 look 49, minus the cream opera gloves and eye mask shown on the runway.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
Noun
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The investigation led to the discovery of a vast masquerade involving a man with multiple aliases who turned out to be Crockett's bodyguard.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This 30-ounce flip-top tumbler designed by Studio 189 celebrates West African ceremonial masquerade dress.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As Coloradans look ahead to a summer full of live music, concertgoers may want to travel beyond metro Denver for two high-profile festivals that will return to a scenic spot a couple of hours southwest of town.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Austin holds a huge festival every year but Texas is doing their partying elsewhere.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dugout celebration magnified with each runner that crossed home plate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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After nearly 100 years, an overdue celebration.—
Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 25th annual gala honored 2025 Kyoto Prize laureates Shun-ichi Amari in advanced technology, Azim Surani in basic sciences and Carol Gilligan in arts and philosophy.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The news came at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live gala March 10, during which the company introduced more than 20 new menu items — though the under-eye patches are the only non-edibles being rolled out.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In his career, Waddle has 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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During his final two seasons with the 49ers, Jennings averaged 66 receptions, 809 yards, and registered 15 touchdowns during that span.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Going into Saturday night, the Wildcats had allowed only one kill shot all season, the fewest in college basketball, and that came in mop-up duty in a blowout win over Norfolk State in November.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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According to the Republican pollster and strategist Ross Hunt, Wambsganss’s loss, which was a blowout, was due less to mobilized Democrats than to independent and Republican voters turning against her.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fete will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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During the fete, guests caught up over coffee and cocktails and posed for photos on the palatial marble staircase.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a large bowl beat shortening with a mixer on medium to high 30 seconds.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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With the mixer on low speed, in two additions, add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until just incorporated.—
Via Chronicle Books,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Masque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masque. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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