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Recent Examples of masque
Authorities found the shotgun, mask and other items nearby, according to the affidavit.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The selfish tyrant attaches himself only to those others who share his selfishness, who are eager to wear the mask of perpetual lying.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Standard treatments for sleep apnea The standard first-line treatment for OSA is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, which uses a mask to deliver pressurized air that keeps the airway open during sleep.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Who couldn’t abide mask mandates.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The selfish tyrant attaches himself only to those others who share his selfishness, who are eager to wear the mask of perpetual lying.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Standard treatments for sleep apnea The standard first-line treatment for OSA is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, which uses a mask to deliver pressurized air that keeps the airway open during sleep.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Who couldn’t abide mask mandates.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masque
Noun
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Without clear criteria, intuition fills the void, and impressions masquerade as expertise.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The preview shows the night Benedict and Sophie meet for the first time at a masquerade ball.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Visit the chestnut, prosciutto and truffle festivals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their daughter Mary, for example, is the executive director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation and was recently recognized for her civic leadership during a Coral Gables Museum gala.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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In March 2016, Queen Mary first wore the piece as a tiara for a gala at Christiansborg Palace celebrating Danish arts and culture.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shrewdly, Jones opens the film with Davidson, as portrayed by Aramayo, attending a reception, where the late Queen Elizabeth II presents him with an honor, and the ceremony is accompanied by the sound of profanities issued from Davidson’s mouth.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jada Richard scored 16 points and LSU recorded its seventh consecutive win in a blowout over Alabama.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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There seems to be more blowouts this season and a signficant drop off after Sunnyslope and Millennium in boys high school basketball.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The three-day fete debuted at downtown’s Embarcadero Marina Park North in 2019, was dark in 2020, 2021 and 2023, then returned in 2024 and again — but with a decline in attendance — in 2025.—
Holly Alvarado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Remove bowl from mixer and cover tightly with plastic wrap.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to shortening mixture, in 3 additions, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat until just combined after each addition.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Masque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masque. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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