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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
his unexpected friendliness is just a mask, for he always has an ulterior motive
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the federal agents masked their surveillance vehicle so that it looked like an ordinary moving van
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
masked his real motives for wanting to see the house that was for sale
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Recent Examples of mask
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The esthetician recommended me to use a red light therapy mask two to three times a week after washing my face to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
But these measures masked a more complex reality, argues Jason Furman in a new essay in Foreign Affairs.
—Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Out of the 90 people assembled onstage, four wore masks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The esthetician recommended me to use a red light therapy mask two to three times a week after washing my face to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
During a brief choreographed appearance surrounded by armed and masked fighters, the trio expressed relief, hope and happiness while urging continued efforts to bring all captives home.
—NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
But these measures masked a more complex reality, argues Jason Furman in a new essay in Foreign Affairs.
—Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mask
Noun
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The classic example would be a man impersonating an identical twin to sleep with his wife or, as in the infamous Revenge of the Nerds scene, stealing a jock’s mask during a costume party and sleeping with his girlfriend.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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For the second part of the performance, Smith did a costume change.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Enter the grounds of any Anantara resort in southern Thailand and the real world slips away behind an emerald jungle veil.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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President Barack Obama famously negotiated a rapprochement with Cuba — later reversed by Mr. Trump — under a veil of secrecy.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Recognizing coercive control can be difficult, especially when it’s disguised as love or concern.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This includes language about social justice, female empowerment and LGBTQ+ rights, and staffers have been encouraged to report anyone who attempts to disguise DEI efforts.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The fact this all plays out in real-time heightens that effect considerably, sweeping us up in the maelstrom of Hart’s bravado thanks to Hawke’s signature charm, even if it is undercut by something else barely concealed below the surface.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Russia has to contend with a scenario where any shipping container in Ukraine – and there are tens of thousands - could potentially be concealing one of these systems.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the Roman statue distinctly depicts the Greek goddess, with her signature helmet and aegis, or sash-like cloak, draped across her chest.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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To get as close as possible, under the cloak of darkness, using night vision to ID their man.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Its vessels engage in a series of tactics to camouflage their activities, including blacking out their identification systems and falsifying their positions.—
Dominique Soguel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Feb. 2025
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Samsung The Frame Pro TV Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung’s The Frame TV appealed to many consumers with an aesthetically pleasing design and the ability to camouflage itself as a piece of art in a home’s decor.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Dylan notices the slogan and examines the poster to find that Irv hid his drawing of the Exports Hall, with detailed instructions on how to get there written on the back, behind it.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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His wife, Avital, who was seven months pregnant at the time, hid in a safe room with their two daughters.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Pet fur tends to wrap around the shroud, requiring multiple attempts or complete removal of the bin to clear it fully.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mask. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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