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a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
although she was deeply bored, she maintained a masquerade of polite interest as her guest droned on
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Verb
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About a third of the population thinks getting a COVID booster poses a large or moderate risk to their well-being — about the same on the threat scale as air and water pollution.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Silver medalist Shelby Houlihan of Team United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Women's 3000m Final on day two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This can be seen in the undulating movement of colored metal panels across the facades.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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But the designers shift the location of windows within the same interior spaces to create a more varied expression on the facades.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ready for a robot that not only looks human but also acts and reacts like one, expressing emotions like shyness, excitement or friendliness?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And here’s a look at the must-see Latino acts at this year’s festive.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Masquerades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masquerades. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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