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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
he allowed himself to dine at fine restaurants all over the world under the guise of research for his book on international cuisine
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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
she felt as though she should be wearing some sort of Germanic guise, complete with dirndl, for the fall festival featuring traditional German food and drink
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as in mask
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
he sneaked into the castle to rescue Ivanhoe in the guise of a priest coming to give Ivanhoe his last rites
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
hazing rituals may have the guise of harmless fun, but often the reality is serious physical abuse
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Recent Examples of guise
In a movie about trash people hurting one another because of horny, Jerry is arguably the cruelest, wrapping his manipulative, coercive behavior inside the guise of artistic malaise and sensitivity.
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Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
In its new guise as an Israeli tanker, signs remain of the aircraft’s past life, a reminder of its age.
—Nic Robertson, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
The sacred role of comedy, the leveled ground of conversation standing under the astute guise of humor is for many the last place left for the difficult conversations to occur.
—Michael Ghannoum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2024
But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
In its new guise as an Israeli tanker, signs remain of the aircraft’s past life, a reminder of its age.
—Nic Robertson, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
The sacred role of comedy, the leveled ground of conversation standing under the astute guise of humor is for many the last place left for the difficult conversations to occur.
—Michael Ghannoum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2024
But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guise
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Electronic surveillance itself doesn’t make The Conversation a political film; Caul’s paranoia comes from his apolitical pretense.Armond White, National Review, 16 Aug. 2024
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But in his youth lies the reason for anonymity and pretense, Hoback claims.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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Some of the new memes feature the cartoon dog on different backgrounds while others show him in new costumes.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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An affecting Susan Ruttan plays Gladys, a gentle, former costume designer, forgetting things.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also toward the film’s climax, the Wizard’s mechanical mask may be considered frightening — before, as in The Wizard of Oz, a harmless man (Jeff Goldblum) emerges from behind its curtain.Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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This eye mask is made from memory foam that moulds to your shape and has a smooth ice silk lining for a cooling feel.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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The start of the parade teased performances and appearances from Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and T-Pain.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade closed out with a special appearance from none other than Santa Claus!Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bey, ever ready to add some joy to our drab lives dressed up in garb that was inspired by countless looks by an unabashed style icon, Pamela Anderson.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
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From elaborate cosplay quality getups to quick slip-over garb, here are six ideas for two-person costumes to try out this Halloween.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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And Finally… And to leave you on a happy note, check out this incredible camouflage.Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
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It is used for dynamic camouflage, communication, thermoregulation, or ultraviolet light protection.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The remark came at a Feb. 10 campaign rally in South Carolina when Trump brought up a hypothetical question about whether a NATO nation lagging in its defense obligation could count on U.S. assistance in the face of aggression.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Guise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guise. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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