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Recent Examples of masque
The group was founded at the height of the pandemic when many parents rallied against mask mandates and school closures and shouted down members of school board meetings.
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Kyle Gallego-MacKie, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
To augment, his owners went online and procured a dog mask and some flashy eyewear.
—Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
So, Jaron pulled out the Chewbacca mask and reminded her of their wager.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Behind closed doors, New York lawmakers are advancing a dangerous statewide mask ban.
—N. Goldberg, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Gallego-MacKie, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
To augment, his owners went online and procured a dog mask and some flashy eyewear.
—Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
So, Jaron pulled out the Chewbacca mask and reminded her of their wager.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Behind closed doors, New York lawmakers are advancing a dangerous statewide mask ban.
—N. Goldberg, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
Noun
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Leigh’s treatment of the masquerade likewise dissolves distinctions between subject and object: An encrusted head sans face atop a raffia dome functions neither as a fully articulated human form nor as an abstract sculpture.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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From starry nights to masquerades, this year's proms did not disappoint in Middle Tennessee.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Apr. 2025
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Many visit for the 1890 Days Jamboree, a Memorial Day weekend festival with live music, a parade, arts and crafts, fireworks, and people walking around in period dress.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The festival’s parade was held on Friday and carnival rides and more than a dozen food options were offered daily.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Presented annually at the WWD Honors gala, the John B. Fairchild Honor celebrates individuals whose creativity, vision and careers have left an enduring impact on the global fashion industry.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Sterling, a former All-Pro player who led the league in receptions for three years, only played seven NFL seasons due to suffering a neck injury during the 1994 season.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hill achieved career highs in receptions in 2022 and 2023 with 119.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Oh, Hi! and the Pete Davidson-starring thriller The Home don't stand in the way, next week is going to be a good old fashioned Marvel vs. DC blowout at the box office.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Some went all out with an overseas blowout, while others kept things low-key, surrounded by just immediate family at a favorite local place.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The famous fish fete tees off a weekend of fundraising and party business as the South Carolina Democratic Party convenes for their state convention.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
31 May 2025
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Monday night’s fete stirs even more excitement for September when the designer is next expected to host a runway show and, accordingly, another after-party filled with celebrities and guests wearing his party-perfect clothes.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Many owners and visitors arrange cocktails and golf soiree just before sunset.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The organizers’ artful choreography of attendees won’t be limited to one evening, as the weekend will stretch beyond the ceremony, to a cavalcade of soirees, some of them aboard Bezos’ $500 million yacht, Koru.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with lemon juice-pineapple mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating until combined after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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“Masque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masque. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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